The Calhoun (Hardin, IL) varsity volleyball team will play a neutral playoff match against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (Norris City, IL) today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the “2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 1A” tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Illinois High School Volleyball
Who: Norris City-Omaha-Enfield vs Calhoun
When: Today, November 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 1A
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Game preview: Norris City-Omaha-Enfield vs Calhoun
In the world of Illinois high school volleyball, two teams stand out for their incredible performance this season: Norris City-Omaha-Enfield and Calhoun. With remarkable records and outstanding individual players, both teams are dominating their respective conferences. Let’s take a deep dive into their achievements and compare their key statistics, leadership, and performance.
Team Records and Rankings
Both teams have proven to be unstoppable forces in their leagues, boasting impressive overall records.
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield stands tall with a 37-2 overall record, going 8-0 in the conference and 14-0 at home. Their away record is equally impressive at 16-0, while their neutral-site performance is also strong with 7-2. Their win percentage sits at .949, and they have a perfect 1.000 conference win percentage, showing their dominance throughout the season.
Meanwhile, Calhoun has a slightly lower but equally impressive record of 36-2 overall. Their conference performance mirrors that of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, with a 9-0 record. Calhoun’s home and away performances are also near flawless, with 8-0 at home and 10-1 away. Their neutral-site record stands at 18-1, contributing to a win percentage of .947 and a perfect conference record of 1.000.
Team Scoring Averages
When we look at scoring averages, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield and Calhoun are nearly identical in some categories, particularly in the first two sets. Both teams score 24.7 and 24.9 points per set in S1 and S2, respectively. However, there is a noticeable difference in S3, where Norris City-Omaha-Enfield averages 21.0 while Calhoun scores 14.3. Both teams, however, have consistent performances in their victories, with a scoring average of 1.9 in wins.
Team Stat Comparison
In terms of overall team stats, Calhoun leads in a few key categories. They have a total of 1003 kills, surpassing Norris City-Omaha-Enfield’s 984. They also lead in serving aces, with 287 compared to 237. On the defensive side, Calhoun has an impressive 1196 digs, far outpacing Norris City-Omaha-Enfield’s 829.
However, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield excels in assists, with a total of 840, while Calhoun has 887. Both teams are closely matched in receptions, with Norris City-Omaha-Enfield tallying 1627, and Calhoun recording 991.
Key Players
Both teams have star players leading their efforts.
For Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, Hinsley Everett is the standout player, with 313 kills, 74 total blocks, and 52 serving aces. On the defensive side, Aubrey Knight leads with 200 digs and 395 receptions, while Jaydee Melton has dished out 836 assists.
For Calhoun, Kate Zipprich is the leader with 325 kills and 106 total blocks, while Lacy Pohlman leads the team with 77 serving aces and 769 assists. Josie Hoagland also stands out, with an impressive 362 digs and 422 receptions, helping to solidify Calhoun’s defensive prowess.
Record Breakdown
When we compare the two teams’ season records, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield holds a slight edge with their 37-2 overall record. Both teams have been near-perfect in their league performances, with Norris City-Omaha-Enfield finishing 8-0 in conference play and Calhoun with a perfect 9-0 conference record.
Both teams have also excelled in non-league games, with Norris City-Omaha-Enfield going 10-0 and Calhoun at 6-0. Their neutral-site games have been competitive as well, with both teams boasting impressive records. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield has a 7-2 neutral-site record, while Calhoun stands at 18-1.
Conclusion
The volleyball season for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield and Calhoun has been nothing short of stellar. With nearly identical win percentages, both teams are among the best in Illinois high school volleyball. Their balance between offense and defense makes them formidable opponents, and their star players continue to shine.
As both teams approach the postseason, their records and statistics make them contenders for any state championship, and the competition between these two powerhouses promises to be a thrilling one to watch!
