The Marist (Chicago, IL) varsity volleyball team will play a neutral playoff match against Normal West (Normal, IL) today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets for the IHSA Class 4A tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Illinois High School Volleyball
Who: Normal West vs Marist
When: Today, November 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 4A
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Game preview: Normal West vs Marist

As the 2024-2025 volleyball season progresses, two high-performing teams in Illinois are capturing attention: Normal West and Marist. These two teams, each with impressive records and statistics, are showcasing their talents on the court. Here’s a breakdown of their rankings, performance metrics, and a comparison of their head-to-head matchups.

Team Rankings and Records

Normal West (24-25)

• Overall Record: 36-3
• Conference Record: 10-0
• Home Record: 11-0
• Away Record: 8-1
• Neutral Record: 17-2
• Win Percentage: .923
• Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
• Total Wins (SW): 72
• Total Losses (SL): 12

Normal West boasts an impressive 36-3 record, remaining undefeated in their conference with a perfect 10-0 record. Their performance at home is equally dominant, with an 11-0 record. The team has displayed a solid ability to perform under pressure, winning 17 of 19 neutral-site games.

Marist (24-25)

• Overall Record: 28-9
• Conference Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 8-5
• Away Record: 5-2
• Neutral Record: 15-2
• Win Percentage: .757
• Conference Win Percentage: .833
• Total Wins (SW): 60
• Total Losses (SL): 22

Marist has posted a solid 28-9 overall record, with a strong conference performance of 5-1. However, they have faced more challenges in away games, with an 8-5 home record. Marist is also formidable on neutral courts, winning 15 of their 17 neutral games.

Team Scoring Averages

Both teams have strong scoring averages across different sets:

• Normal West:
  • Set 1: 24.1
  • Set 2: 24.4
  • Set 3: 18.3
  • Wins: 1.8
• Marist:
  • Set 1: 23.8
  • Set 2: 23.3
  • Set 3: 21.1
  • Wins: 1.6

Normal West maintains a slightly higher scoring average in the first two sets compared to Marist, reflecting their consistent high performance throughout matches.

Key Team Stats Comparison

• Kills: Normal West has recorded 605 kills, outpacing Marist’s kills in their games.
• Total Blocks: Marist has 59 total blocks, with Normal West leading with more in other stats.
• Serving Aces: Normal West has recorded 181 serving aces.
• Digs: Normal West leads with 633 digs, showing their strong defensive capabilities.
• Assists: Normal West boasts 573 assists, while Marist is close behind with 608 assists.
• Receptions: Normal West has 608 receptions compared to Marist’s total.

Team Leaders

Normal West:

• Ellie Rink: 193 Kills
• Eden Hafermann: 32 Total Blocks
• Ellie Rink: 36 Serving Aces
• Shelby Sennett: 142 Digs
• Laine Thompson: 401 Assists
• Shelby Sennett: 200 Receptions

Marist:

• No specific player stats available in this summary, but these numbers showcase the depth and skill of both teams across a variety of key metrics.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced common opponents throughout the season, and their results demonstrate how they fared in these matchups.

• Loyola Academy: Normal West defeated Loyola Academy 2-1 on 9/6/24, while Marist lost to them 2-1 on 9/30/24.
• Normal Community: Normal West lost 2-0 to Normal Community on 9/28/24, but later defeated them 2-0 on 10/8/24. Marist had a 2-1 win against Normal Community on 8/30/24.
• Lincoln-Way East: Normal West beat Lincoln-Way East 2-0 on 10/12/24. Marist lost 2-0 to Lincoln-Way East on 8/31/24, but managed a 2-0 win on 11/5/24.

Record Breakdown

Normal West (24-25)

• Overall: 36-3
• Conference: 10-0
• Home: 11-0
• Away: 8-1
• Neutral: 17-2
• Playoffs: 4-0
• In-State: 36-3
• Out-of-State: 0-0

Marist (24-25)

• Overall: 28-9
• Conference: 5-1
• Home: 8-5
• Away: 5-2
• Neutral: 15-2
• Playoffs: 3-0
• In-State: 21-5
• Out-of-State: 7-4

Conclusion

Both Normal West and Marist have shown they are forces to be reckoned with in Illinois volleyball. Normal West’s dominance in the conference, coupled with their impressive overall record, makes them a top contender, while Marist has proven they can hang with the best, especially with a solid neutral-site performance. With their upcoming matchups, it’s clear that these two teams are set for a thrilling season, and fans can look forward to even more exciting volleyball action.