The Triton College volleyball team had their season come to an end in the NJCAA Region 4 Division II Quarterfinals after losing in straight sets (18-25, 11-25, 17-25) to No. 16 nationally ranked Sauk Valley Community College Nov. 5 in Dixon.
The Trojans finished a much-improved season 13-17, surpassing last years win total and being very competitive in many of the games they lost.
Triton was making their first postseason appearance in three years and had the daunting task of slowing a Sky Hawk squad that has reached the regional title game each of the last two seasons, including winning the region in 2023.
The Trojans battled tough in the opening set a quick tip that fell in from All-region selection
Brianna Hernandez followed by a Sauk Valley errand return evened the set at 11-apiece to force a Sky Hawk timeout.
Unfortunately, Sauk Valley's power from the outside proved to be too much as the match progressed. The Sky Hawks (27-12) went on a 10-5 run to take control of the first set.
In set two, Sauk Valley got out of the gate fast to take a 10-1 lead and never looked.
Triton had their moments in the final set, enjoying a brief 7-6 advantage before an 8-2 run by the Sky Hawks gave them a 14-9 cushion to hold off any chance the Trojans could steal a set.
Hernandez in her final game un a Triton uniform was in on three blocks and an ace. Freshman
Trinity Delboccio and sophomore
Marissa Tamborino each helped out on three blocks.
April Salgado had a team-high 14 digs.
Paige Walker finished with eight digs while
Holly Trotter added six digs for the Trojans.
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