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NIU heads to Vegas looking to change winless fortunes: What to know ahead of UNLV game
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Anita Patel
Anita Patel
Sports Reporter · Naperville, IL
Anita Patel, a graduate of DePaul University, has over 8 years of experience covering high school athletics for various local publications. She has a deep passion for sports and youth development, often championing the stories of student-athletes making an impact in their communities.
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Girls VolleyballNewark d. Morrison 25-13, 25-17The Norsemen (32-5, 8-1) got their sixth straight sweep in the Class 1A Serena Regional semifinal, advancing them to Thursday’s title match against Putnam County.Zoey Carlson led Newark with 11 kills and nine digs. Rylie Carlson followed with 10 kills and seven digs. Taylor Jeffers had 17 assists, Cayla Pottinger had 10 digs and Ella Bromeland had two kills, seven assists and eight digs. Aurora Christian d. Parkview Christian The Falcons (16-17-1) fell in three sets in the Class 1A Gardner-South Wilmington Regional semifinals, ending their season.
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