Issy Smith got into a zone on Thursday evening.

The DeKalb senior delivered nine straight service points against Kaneland in the second set and the Barbs used that momentum to sweep the Knights, 25-22, 25-19, for their first win of the season.

[ Photos: DeKalb, Kaneland volleyball teams meet in nonconference action ]

“When you’re serving I feel like you really have to focus on making it over the net and getting into the zone so that your team can continue to play,” she said “Serving is very important because it starts the play so you have to be able to do that.”

DeKalb (1-2) sealed the victory in the second set after Kaneland senior Emma Katz’s serve landed outside the court boundaries.

Kaneland (1-6) struggled with its serving, committing eight errors on serves, including fiv

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