Dixon rallied to win the opening set, then slowly pulled away in the second to win at Winnebago 25-22, 25-18 and claim the outright Big Northern Conference title on Tuesday night.

After dropping the first set to visiting Hall on Tuesday, Newman took control in the middle set before holding off the Red Devils is a 23-25, 25-15, 25-21 Three Rivers East win on senior night.

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Newman volleyball takes on Hall Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. The Comets won in three sets.

Rock Falls volleyball player Kaltrina Lecaj is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. She leads the Rockets in kills, and is second in digs and aces. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout.

Although a shorthanded Sterling lost to Galesburg on Thursday night, the Golden Warriors still gained valuable experience as freshman Kylie Shank led the team in kills.

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Sterling volleyball lost in straight sets against Galesburg at home on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

After dropping the first set, Rock Falls rallied to win the second, then come back from an early deficit to win the third in a 20-25, 25-16, 25-22 win over Rockford Christian.

After pulling away in the first set and scuffling in the second, Dixon rolled in the third set on its way to a 25-18, 22-25, 25-8 win over Byron to remain undefeated in Big Northern Conference play.

Erie-Prophetstown showed its depth can get the job done, holding on to beat Newman 25-22, 25-23 in Three Rivers East Conference girls volleyball action.