The Providence Catholic varsity volleyball team from New Lenox, IL, will play a neutral playoff match against Limestone from Bartonville, IL, today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets in the IHSA Class 3A tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Illinois High School Volleyball
Who: Limestone vs Providence Catholic
When: Today, November 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 3A
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Game Preview: Limestone vs Providence Catholic
This season, the Limestone Rockets and Providence Catholic Celtics are locked in a highly competitive high school volleyball matchup, each team boasting impressive records and standout stats across the board. Let’s dive into the head-to-head breakdown, highlighting both teams’ strengths in league play, scoring averages, and player contributions.
Team Overview
Limestone (24-25)
- Illinois Class Rank: 40 (Class 11)
- Record: 30-9 overall, 10-4 in conference
- Home: 9-2 | Away: 10-3 | Neutral: 11-4
- Win Percentage: .769 | Conference Win Percentage: .714
- Sets Won (SW): 64 | Sets Lost (SL): 28
Providence Catholic (24-25)
- Illinois Class Rank: 39 (Class 10)
- Record: 30-9 overall, 5-1 in conference
- Home: 7-5 | Away: 8-1 | Neutral: 15-3
- Win Percentage: .769 | Conference Win Percentage: .833
- Sets Won (SW): 64 | Sets Lost (SL): 23
While both teams share an identical 30-9 overall record, Providence Catholic edges ahead in conference play, holding a .833 conference win rate compared to Limestone’s .714. Additionally, Providence has performed better in neutral games, with a 15-3 record compared to Limestone’s 11-4.
Team Scoring Averages (Per Set)
- Limestone: Set 1 – 23.5 | Set 2 – 23.3 | Set 3 – 18.3 | Wins Average – 1.6
- Providence Catholic: Set 1 – 23.7 | Set 2 – 23.8 | Set 3 – 20.3 | Wins Average – 1.6
Providence Catholic has a slight edge in scoring averages across sets, particularly in Set 3, where they average 20.3 points compared to Limestone’s 18.3. This suggests a stronger finish in close games.
Stat Comparison – Team Performance
| Stat | Limestone | Providence Catholic |
|---|---|---|
| Kills | 1093 | 955 |
| Total Blocks | 99 | 74 |
| Serving Aces | 231 | 268 |
| Digs | 1502 | 1017 |
| Assists | 993 | 889 |
| Receptions | 1376 | 1138 |
Limestone leads in kills, total blocks, digs, assists, and receptions, showcasing a well-rounded defense and offensive structure. Providence Catholic, however, dominates in serving aces with 268, a potential advantage in applying pressure on opponents during serves.
Key Players – Team Leaders
Limestone
- Kills: #9 Mia Lamberti – 414
- Total Blocks: #24 Ella Karmenzind – 50
- Serving Aces: #9 Mia Lamberti – 62
- Digs: #1 Khloe Stear – 571
- Assists: #9 Mia Lamberti – 416
- Receptions: #1 Khloe Stear – 666
Providence Catholic
- Kills: #11 Abbey Knight – 407
- Total Blocks: #22 Grace Lustig – 44
- Serving Aces: #9 Maddie Johnson – 53
- Digs: #11 Abbey Knight – 215
- Assists: #8 Demi Carbone – 375
- Receptions: #11 Abbey Knight – 426
Limestone’s Mia Lamberti stands out as a versatile powerhouse, leading in kills, aces, and assists, while Khloe Stear’s impressive 571 digs and 666 receptions fortify Limestone’s defense. Providence’s Abbey Knight also plays a pivotal role, leading in kills, digs, and receptions, though her dig and reception stats trail behind Stear’s.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Limestone | Providence Catholic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30-9 | 30-9 |
| League | 10-4 | 5-1 |
| Non-League | 4-0 | 7-4 |
| Home | 9-2 | 7-5 |
| Away | 10-3 | 8-1 |
| Neutral | 11-4 | 15-3 |
| Playoff | 4-0 | 4-0 |
| In-State | 27-9 | 30-9 |
| Out-of-State | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Both teams have impressive playoff records (4-0), showing resilience under high-stakes conditions. Providence has a solid away record (8-1), indicating strong performance even on the road. Limestone, however, boasts a slightly better in-state record with one out-of-state win.
Conclusion
Limestone and Providence Catholic are exceptionally well-matched, both bringing strengths to the court with records that mirror each other in wins and conference success. The minor differences in team statistics suggest a fierce competition whenever these teams meet. Providence’s slightly higher serving aces and scoring averages in critical sets might give them an edge, while Limestone’s stronger defensive stats in digs and receptions could help them maintain control over extended rallies.
This clash of Illinois volleyball titans is bound to deliver excitement, with both teams pushing the limits of their skills and showcasing the best in high school volleyball.
