The Peotone volleyball team played well in every aspect of Tuesday’s Illinois Central Eight Conference match against host Streator at Pops Dale Gymnasium.

The Blue Devils surged late to capture a back-and-forth opening set, then held off a pair of Bulldogs’ comeback attempts late to also take the second set in a 25-22, 26-24 victory.

“The girls had a ton of energy tonight and played relaxed,” Peotone coach Kathy Barger said. “It seemed like whenever we were in a pressure situation or needed a key point, they found ways to get it.

“Towards the end of the second set Streator came back a couple times, but we didn’t panic. We just kept playing hard and were able to push through.”

Peotone – which had lost in three sets at home to Streator back on Sept. 9 – improved to 16-8 overall and 5

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