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Area roundup: October 21

By  Pat Krillic
   
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Geneva d. Glenbard East 25-22, 13-25, 25-11: The Vikings improve to 24-6 overall and 6-1 in the Upstate Eight River conference with their win over Glenbard East. Hannah Lanasa made seven kills, Jaclyn Weilandt had six kills and Megan Cameron made 15 assists.

Yorkville d. Morris 25-23, 25-19: Yorkville (29-1, 7-0 Northern Illinois Big 12 East) defeated Morris in two games with Emily Gutzwiler gaining six kills. Jordan Albarran had five kills and two blocks, while Laiken Miller made 11 assists.

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