DeKalb's Maddi Hollar, who served up eight aces on the match, served up three consecutive service points to close out the Barbs' three-set win over Genoa-Kingston on Wednesday in DeKalb.

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The DeKalb volleyball team hosted Genoa-Kingston Wednesday night for a nonconference matchup.

Hinckley-Big Rock held off a furious Indian Creek rally in the third set to secure a 25-19, 16-25, 25-22 win on Friday in Shabbona.

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The DeKalb volleyball team traveled to Maple Park Thursday night to take on Kaneland.

Bella Culotta didn't enter the match for Sycamore on Wednesday against DeKalb until the Spartans were down six in the third set. But she got four quick kills and sparked Sycamore to the girls volleyball victory.

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As DeKalb County gears up for the 2025 volleyball season, emerging talent shines amid significant graduations. With all seven teams winning at least 10 games last year, the stakes rise for both seasoned players and ambitious newcomers in this competitive landscape.

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