By Jack Lydon
What a comeback! The DePaul Prep Rams girls varsity volleyball team rallied from the verge of elimination late in the second set against Glenbrook South down 24-21, one point away from a season ending loss, to win the second set on five straight points and then dominate the Titans in the third set, 25-16.
Given the demeanor of this impressive group of Rams, one would not have known that they were one point away from the end of their season. Down 24-21, in the second set, after losing the first set, this experienced group ran off five straight points to force as third set.
Buoyed by the comeback and confident in their abilities, the third set went immediately their way starting with four point lead early and building thereafter. Fittingly, junior standout and North Carolina commit Kalia Kroth ended the match with a kill to give the Rams the comeback victory against the number 2 seed Glenbrook South Titans.
The Rams have only suffered five losses this season; one of the coming to Glenbrook South on October 18th.
The Rams advance to the IHSA 4A Glenbrook South Sectional Final on Thursday at 6:00 p.m., against New Trier. The Rams fell to New Trier in two sets in the third game of the day on October 17th.
“Competitive,” said DePaul Prep head coach Caroline Gajzler when asked what to expect from New Trier.
“The coaches and I will look at the film on New Trier and come up with a game plan like any other match.”
