Normal, IL - Few things are certain in life. One thing that is - when the 15th-ranked Illinois Central College Volleyball team (25-12, 7-1) and fourth-ranked Heartland Hawks (29-6, 6-2) do battle, an instant classic is on the way for the fans in attendance. Wednesday's bout between the two Region 24 powers was no different. Akin to a boxing fight, the Cougars and Hawks would trade sets, all the way up until a Heartland service error gave ICC the thrilling five-set victory to secure the hosting of their half of the District Tournament, District "Central B", on Saturday, November 9th at Ramsey Gym. 

#15 ICC COUGARS 3, #4 HEARTLAND 2 (24-26, 25-18, 8-25, 25-17, 15-11)
Kills | Andrea Rudolphi (16), Makenzie Pflederer (10), Bella Gregory (10)
Assists | Shelby Emich (36)
Digs | Maddie Jones (34), Makenzie Pflederer (31), Shelby Emich (19), Allison DeFreese (10), Brooke Ladd (1 timely one)
Aces | Allison DeFreese (3)
Blocks | Makenzie Pflederer (6), Brooke Ladd (5)

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
2024 Parkland Tournament
vs. #11 McHenry County (25-2) & #20 Rock Valley (24-11)
Friday, October 25th - 4PM & 6PM First Serves
at Dodds Athletic Complex - Champaign, IL
Watch Live (Hudl Fan)