Before she made it official, Joliet Catholic coach Emily Brown went above and beyond before promoting freshman Ella Horn to the varsity.

She asked Horn’s mom if it was OK.

“I wanted to make sure she thought it was appropriate to bring her up with a bunch of girls that were a lot older,” Brown said. “And she said, ‘Absolutely. Give her a challenge.’ Mother knows best.”

She certainly didn’t have to ask Ella twice.

“Oh, no,” Horn said, laughing. “I knew it would be really fun. I enjoy playing at a high pace.”

She was more than worthy Thursday night for the host Angels in a stunning 19-25, 25-23, 25-19 nonconference victory over Providence.

Horn tallied a team-high eight kills for Joliet Catholic (3-9). Maggie Tibbot t added six kills, while Ella Godeaux made 21 digs, Maddie Samo

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