The Prairie Ridge varsity volleyball team from Crystal Lake, IL, will face off against St. Francis from Wheaton, IL, in a neutral playoff match today at 6:00 PM. This game is part of the “2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 3A” tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Illinois High School Volleyball
Who: St. Francis vs Prairie Ridge
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: St. Francis vs Prairie Ridge

St. Francis and Prairie Ridge are two competitive high school volleyball teams in Illinois, each demonstrating strong season performances in the 2024-2025 school year. This article provides a comprehensive comparison between the two teams, focusing on rankings, records, and individual statistics.

Rankings and Records

St. Francis holds the 14th rank in the state in Class 3A, with an impressive overall record of 27-12 and a conference record of 5-3. With a winning percentage of .692, St. Francis has been particularly successful in away games, where they have a record of 9-1.

Prairie Ridge ranks 35th in Illinois within Class 3A, with an overall record of 26-13 and a stronger conference record at 14-4. Prairie Ridge shows a winning percentage of .667, slightly below St. Francis, but outperforms at home with a 7-2 record and in neutral settings with a 10-8 record. Their conference win rate is higher than St. Francis at .778.

Team Scoring Averages

St. Francis averages 23.4, 23.6, and 21.3 points across three sets, with an average of 1.5 wins per match. Prairie Ridge shows similar averages of 23.8 and 23.5 points in the first and second sets but dips to 19.0 in the third set, also maintaining an average of 1.5 wins per match.

Team Stat Comparison

Both teams display impressive skill levels across various volleyball statistics:

• Kills: St. Francis leads with 1062 kills compared to Prairie Ridge’s 1015.
• Blocks: St. Francis records 149 total blocks, narrowly outpacing Prairie Ridge’s 139.
• Serving Aces: Prairie Ridge excels in serving with 286 aces, significantly more than St. Francis’s 228.
• Digs: Both teams are close in digs, with St. Francis at 1201 and Prairie Ridge at 1191.
• Assists: St. Francis has 977 assists, slightly more than Prairie Ridge’s 967.
• Receptions: The teams are almost even in receptions, with St. Francis at 1527 and Prairie Ridge at 1502.

Team Leaders

Individual player statistics highlight the top performers for each team, showcasing talent and specialized skills.

• Kills: #22 Addy Horner from St. Francis leads with 399 kills, while #7 Maizy Agnello from Prairie Ridge has a higher count of 438.
• Blocks: #33 Emma Delaney from St. Francis has recorded 61 total blocks, close to #7 Maizy Agnello’s 63 for Prairie Ridge.
• Serving Aces: #22 Addy Horner of St. Francis holds 69 aces, whereas Prairie Ridge’s #19 Tegan Vrbancic surpasses her with 79 aces.
• Digs: St. Francis’s #4 Dylan Kokkinos records 233 digs, while Prairie Ridge’s #2 Allison Rodgers leads with 262.
• Assists: #12 Jenna Glaudel from St. Francis has 344 assists, but Prairie Ridge’s #5 Grace Jansen dominates with 509 assists.
• Receptions: Both teams have top receivers, with Dylan Kokkinos from St. Francis achieving 384 receptions, and Tegan Vrbancic from Prairie Ridge slightly ahead with 440.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced a number of shared opponents this season, with St. Francis holding a 5-3 record, while Prairie Ridge finished 3-4. Both teams won against Rosary and Saint Viator, but Prairie Ridge had a loss to St. Charles North, a team that St. Francis managed to beat once out of their two encounters.

Record Breakdown

• Overall: St. Francis 27-12, Prairie Ridge 26-13.
• Conference: St. Francis 5-3, Prairie Ridge 14-4.
• Home: St. Francis 4-7, Prairie Ridge 7-2.
• Away: St. Francis 9-1, Prairie Ridge 9-3.
• Neutral: St. Francis 14-4, Prairie Ridge 10-8.
• Playoff Performance: Both teams performed strongly in playoffs, with St. Francis at 3-0 and Prairie Ridge at 4-0.
• In-State: Both teams also performed well against Illinois teams, with St. Francis at 25-9 and Prairie Ridge at 25-13.

Summary

Both St. Francis and Prairie Ridge have exhibited outstanding performances throughout the season, though with different strengths. St. Francis has a slightly better overall record and has dominated away games, while Prairie Ridge leads in conference play and showcases stronger serving aces and assists. Key players like Addy Horner, Maizy Agnello, and Grace Jansen stand out as leading contributors, showcasing the depth of talent across both teams.

As the season progresses, these teams will continue to be formidable competitors, with solid foundations in teamwork and individual excellence that could make the difference in critical games.