Area Roundup: Local teams regional soccer matches postponed

SERENA – The boys soccer regional match between the Serena Huskers and DePue Little Giants slated for Wednesday has been postponed because of field conditions. The match will be played at 4 p.m. Thursday in Serena.

The matches pitting Somonauk against Alleman and Earlville against Riverdale at the Class 1A Alleman Regional also were postponed. Those matches also will be played Thursday.

Marquette football game time moved

The Marquette Crusaders game at Chicago Christ the King has been changed to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The game will be played at Ralph “Babe” Serpico Memorial Field, which is located at 900 25th Ave. in Melrose Park.

Girls volleyball

Newark def. Amboy, 25-11, 25-11: At Newark, the Norsemen (22-5 overall, 8-1 Little Ten Conference) claimed an easy win behind five kills and three aces from KJ Friestad, seven digs from Taylor Kruser and 13 assists from Lauren Ulrich.

Ottawa def. Plano, 25-14, 25-16: At Plano, Allie Snyder had 5 kills and Haley Waddell finished with 15 digs to pace the Pirates in Tuesday’s win. Brea Konwinski had four kills, Cheyanne Joachum added three kills and three blocks, and Mel Pries totaled three kills and two blocks for OHS. Olivia Evola added nine assists, and Grace Landers had eight assists and two digs.

Fieldcrest def. Ridgeview, 25-12, 25-10: At Colfax, the Knights (21-4, 8-3 Heart of Illinois Conference) picked up a win Tuesday. Ella Goodrich notched six kills, Allie Weisenhofer had two aces, Carolyn Megow added two digs and Kristyn Swartz had 14 assists. Kaylin Reints added a block.