Springfield, IL - The 13th-ranked Illinois Central College Volleyball team (23-10, 6-1) controls their own destiny when it comes to postseason hosting. In a second-place tie in the Region 24 standings with the #6 Heartland Hawks, two matches remained on the schedule to secure a District "Central B" hosting bid - Wednesday's match at the Lincoln Land Loggers, and the following Wednesday's match at the aforementioned Hawks. This Wednesday, the Cougars went down to Springfield's Cass Gym and left with a 3-0 sweep of the Loggers, setting up a match against the Hawks that becomes a must-win for whomever wants to host their half of the District Tournament. 

#13 ICC COUGARS 3, LINCOLN LAND 0
Kills | Makenzie Pflederer (16)
Assists | Shelby Emich (32)
Digs | Maddie Jones (23), Makenzie Pflederer (10), Shelby Emich (10)
Aces | Makenzie Pflederer (2), Bella Porritt (1)
Solo Blocks | Brooke Ladd (1), Shelby Emich (1)

REGION 24 STANDINGS
Top 2 Teams Host Districts | 1st Place hosts "Central A", 2nd Place hosts "Central B"
1st | Parkland Cobras | 6 wins, 0 losses
T-2nd | ICC COUGARS | 6 wins, 1 loss
T-2nd | Heartland Hawks | 6 wins, 1 loss
4th | Lincoln Land Loggers | 5 wins, 2 losses
5th | Lewis & Clark Trailblazers | 3 wins, 4 losses
T-6th | Spoon River Snappers | 2 wins, 5 losses
T-6th | John Wood Blazers | 2 wins, 5 losses
8th | Rend Lake Warriors | 1 win, 3 losses
9th | Danville Area Jaguars | 0 wins, 8 losses
Disclosure: Inconsistent schedule formatting could lead to standings inaccuracies. 

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
@ D1 Jefferson College Vikings (5-21)
Friday, October 18th - 5:00 PM First Serve
at Jo Ellen Stringer Court - Hillsboro, MO
Watch Live (YouTube)