L-P fell behind early in the first set but bounced back to beat Rock Falls 25-18, 25-18 in a nonconference match.

Dixon has emphasized playing as one team this season. The experienced Duchesses improved to 2-0 after sweeping Rochelle in Thursday's home opener.

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Dixon invites Rochelle volleyball in for a showdown Thursday, August 28, 2025. Dixon won in two sets 25-19, 25-19.

In a postseason-like atmosphere, Dixon pulled away for a victory in three sets at Sterling to open the season on Tuesday.

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Sterling hosts Dixon in Volleyball on August 26, 2025 at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

Newman rallied from a 23-20 deficit to take the opening set 25-23 and finished off the Storm with a 25-15 win and the second set to defeat their former Three Rivers Conference rival.

Here are five girls volleyball players to watch in the Sauk Valley coverage area as the season gets started this week.

The 2025 girls volleyball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Sauk Valley coverage area.

Sterling senior Delali Amankwa is the SVM Volleyball Player of the year for the 2024-25 season after a record-setting career at setter.