LLCC vs. Lake Region State College
               The Loggers won their first set against Lake Region State College 25-21, but couldn't finish the next 3 against Lake Region's scrappy defense (21-25, 16-25, 23-25). The Loggers offense totaled 139 total attempts to put the ball away. Sophomore middle blocker, Gracie Brockett led in kills with 11, while Izzy Link followed closely behind with 10 kills. Savannah Kaeb and Kylee McDonald each had 7 kills, and Avery Ginglen put away 4 balls. Brinlie Durbin helped lead the Loggers offense with 19 assists, and Bella Winfield-Russo totaled 12 assists. The "Izzy Duo" consisting of Izzy Link and Izzy Lynch each had 3 aces. Maryn Linderman and Brooklyn Lynch each totaled 2 aces from the service line, while Brinlie Durbin also contributed an ace. 
               Izzy Link earned herself a double-double with her 10 kills and leading the Loggers defense in digs with 15. Izzy Lynch was right behind her with 13 digs. Maryn Linderman earned 9 digs for the Loggers, Brooklyn Lynch had 7 digs, Bella Winfield-Russo had 6 digs, and Brinlie Durbin contributed 4. Gracie Brockett owned the net with 4 solo blocks. Izzy Link and Brinlie Durbin shut down Lake Region's offense with 3 solo blocks each. Durbin also had a block assist, and Savannah Kaeb had 2 block assists and 1 solo block. The Loggers will face Elgin Community College in the 6:30 p.m. match to end their Opening Weekend Tournament. 
 
LLCC vs. Elgin Community College
               The Loggers ended Opening Weekend Tournament on a high note, beating Elgin Community College in 4 sets with scores of 25-18, 18-25, 25-20, and 25-17. Freshman setters, Bella Winfield-Russo and Brinlie Durbin spread the offense well. Gracie Brockett led the Loggers in kills with 10, Kylee McDonald and Avery Ginglen each contributed 7 kills, Harper Darr and Izzy Link each had 5, Savannah Kaeb had 4 kills, and Brinlie Durbin also contributed 3 kills. Durbin also had 13 assists while Bella Winfield-Russo led with 22. Izzy Lynch and Gracie Brockett each had 4 aces from the service line. Bella Winfield-Russo had 3 aces and Izzy Link had 2.
               The Loggers played a scrappy defense with sophomore outside hitter, Izzy Link, leading in digs with 16.  Freshman, Brooklyn Lynch contributed 12 digs to the Loggers defense, Izzy Lynch had 10, Maryn Linderman and Harper Darr both had 6 digs. Gracie Brockett put up a wall and had 3 block assists with 2 solo blocks and Savannah Kaeb had 2 block assists and 2 solo blocks. The Loggers play Parkland in their home opener on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. in Cass Gymnasium.