SPRINGFIELD, IL – No. 1 Parkland volleyball swept the second pair of four matches at the Lincoln Land Tournament, winning in straight sets over Northeast CC (25-13, 25-13, 25-22) and Waubonsee (25-16, 25-13, 25-10). The Cobras have now won 30 straight matches to improve to 47-1 overall for the season. Individually, Brooke Norder, who currently has 1353 career digs, entered the Cobras top-4 in that category. She also currently ranks 8th in career aces with 108.
 
In Match 1 (Northeast), the offensive attack was led by Summerlyn Smith (25 assists) and Rachel Verdun (20 assists) who setup their teammates Amanda Greening (14 kills), Abigail Burnett (13 kills), and Ryleigh Warfel (11 kills, 17 digs). The Cobras defense was anchored by Warfel, Brooke Norder (14 digs, 1 ace), and Ellie Stone (14 digs), who were helped out at the net by Paige Yoder (4 blocks) and Hannah Benson (3 blocks).
 
In Match 2 (Waubonsee), Amanda Greening (9 kills) and Abigail Burnett (7 kills, 3 blocks) led the team in kills and were assisted primarily by Rachel Verdun (16 assists) and Summerlyn Smith (13 assists). Defensive standouts at the net included Burnett, Dakota Harmon (3 blocks) and Paige Yoder (3 blocks), and Brooke Norder (12 digs) led the team to 57 total digs.
 
Next up for Parkland will be the Parkland North vs. South Challenge, in Champaign, IL, Friday October 25^th and Saturday, October 26^th.