Even with some key members of the team injured, the Lincoln-Way East volleyball team had little trouble dispatching SouthWest Suburban Conference rival Bradley-Bourbonnais on Tuesday. The Griffins (7-5, 1-0) cruised to a 25-15, 25-21 win to open conference play.

Indiana University recruit Alaina Pollard and fellow outside hitter Chloe Prainito both missed the game due to injuries, as did setter Brooklyn Ritter. Even with three big members of the team sidelined, the Griffins displayed a next-player-up mentality.

Chief among the players that stepped to the forefront was sophomore Kolby Ross, who led the club with 12 kills. Ross had six kills in each set. She had four and teammate Maddie Hellrung had three kills and an ace as the Griffins built a 17-8 lead in the first set. The lead rea

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