MURPHYSBORO — If this month is any indication, Nashville’s volleyball team has its heart set on a repeat trip to Normal.
The Hornettes’ winning streak reached 12 matches Tuesday night at Memorial Gym, where they spoiled Murphysboro’s Senior Night with a workmanlike 25-18, 25-15 non-conference decision.
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