For a brief time, Glenbard West made a bid to take St. Charles North to a deciding third set.

It was rejected by the North Stars. Literally.

Sophomore middle blocker Brynn Hopkins made three blocks during a decisive 10-0 run as second-seeded St. Charles North rallied from a 14-11 deficit in the second set to beat third-seeded Glenbard West 25-14, 25-17 at the Class 4A Glenbard West Sectional semifinals on Tuesday.

“I think Brynn stepping up with those blocks really helped our team get out of the rut that we were in,” St. Charles North senior setter Mia McCall said. “It really fired us up.

“That was such a momentum changer, and it really pushed us to be better.”

The North Stars (35-3), who advanced to play top-seeded Benet (36-2) in the sectional final at 6 p.m. Thursday, trailed 1

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