The Willowbrook girls volleyball team opened the post-season with a three-game loss to Hinsdale Central at the IHSA Class 4A Hinsdale Central Regional on Oct. 27. The Red Devils defeated the Warriors 25-18, 20-25, 25-14 to advance to the regional final against Marist on Oct. 29. Marist beat Hinsdale Central 25-13, 25-7 to win the regional championship and advance to this week’s Argo Sectional.
Willowbrook finished its 2026 season with an overall record of 25-11.
The Warriors and Hinsdale Central squared off in Hinsdale during the regular season. That Sept. 23 contest was also a three-game decision. After losing the opening game, Willowbrook pulled out a thrilling 15-25, 25-20, 32-30 victory.
Sophomores Lucy Franz and Darcy Hurley provided seven kills each for the Warriors in the regional semifinal. Senior Maggie Hurley supplied five kills for Willowbrook. Senior Tess Doyle made 13 digs for the Warriors in their season-ending match against Hinsdale Central. Senior Melanie Marinier handed out 13 assists for Willowbrook. Freshman Paige Marinier contributed nine assists.
Willowbrook held an early 9-1 lead in the first game against Hinsdale Central, but the Red Devils went on a 16-6 run to take a 17-15 lead. After Willowbrook won a point to cut Hinsdale Central’s lead to 20-18, the Red Devils won five straight points to end the game.
The Warriors held a 19-18 lead during the second game. They then won three straight points to extend their lead to 22-18.
Willowbrook built a 7-2 lead at the start of the decisive third game. Hinsdale Central won the next six points to take an 8-7 lead. The Red Devils delivered a 5-0 run to take a 17-10 lead. The Warriors won a long point to cut Hinsdale Central’s lead to 21-14. The Red Devils won the next four points to end the match. They won the final point with an ace.
