More from the pitch across The Herald-News area.

The Newman volleyball team defeated St. Bede in straight sets Tuesday to stay undefeated in the Three Rivers East, while Sterling lost to Moline in a Western Big 6 road match. Erie-Prophetstown's boys and girls cross country teams both took second place at the Three Rivers Meet.

Princeton senior Lexi Bohms ran a 29:52.44 to place third in the Three Rivers Conference Meet on Tuesday at Prophet Hills Country Club in Prophetstown.

Huntley remained unbeaten in FVC volleyball with a two-set victory over McHenry. And more in Tuesday's prep roundup.

Liam O'Donoghue, Geneva answer early Batavia goal, prevail 3-1 on Tuesday.

Paige Syswerda became the first girl in Wheaton North volleyball history to notch 1,000 career assists, Lyons volleyball beat Oak Park-River Forest in a matchup of teams unbeaten in the West Suburban Silver, and Montini and Glenbard East were also winners in Tuesday's roundup.

Oregon seized control of its Tuesday night Big Northern Conference match right away, led by a big first set from senior Liz Mois. When Dixon threatened to win the second set, junior Kenna Wubbena sealed the deal, notching back-to-back kills to close out a 25-19, 26-24 victory.

Johnsburg rallied to beat Richmond-Burton 14-25, 25-17, 25-16, handing the Rockets their first Kishwaukee River Conference loss of the season. The win keeps the Skyhawks' hopes for a KRC title alive.

When the Rockets are at their best, back-row players are diving all over the court and front-row players are turning those saves into points. The Rock Falls defense was on full display in the second set Tuesday night against Winnebago in a 25-15, 25-19 Rockets win at Tabor Gym.