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Lincoln-Way Central took the first game, but the Knights couldn't maintain their hot start in a three-set boys volleyball setback to rival Lincoln-Way North.
On Senior Night, Lincoln-Way Central players shared flowers with their parents and traded blows with district rival Lincoln-Way North at the net.
The Knights won the first game but eventually fell short in a three-set boys volleyball thriller. North rallied to take a 17-25, 25-22, 25-21 victory on the strength of Justin Morris' 14 kills.
"We had a hard time stopping Justin Morris," Central coach Joann Holverson said.
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Junior Brad Foster led the Knights with eight kills and five blocks. Sean Blackwood added seven kills. Matt Dugan finished with 17 assists.
North picked up 31 assists from Zak Erdmann and 10 digs from Ryan McFarland.
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"Our guys competed well," Phoenix coach Matt Lawrence said. "They came out with a lot of energy. I'm proud of them. Lincoln-Way Central is a good team."
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