Mount Vernon showed stretches of strong play on Friday night but ultimately fell 3–1 on the road at St. Charles in a non‑conference matchup, taking the second set 25–21 before the Cardinals closed out the remaining frames 25–17, 25–15, and 25–20.
The match, held on St. Charles’ home court, saw Mount Vernon take the second set but ultimately fall as the Cardinals closed out the remaining frames. The result marks an early test for Mount Vernon as it continues its season.
After dropping the opening set 25–17, Mount Vernon responded with its best stretch of the night, settling into its rhythm and controlling the pace to earn a 25–21 win in set two. The Yellow Jackets’ defensive reads and aggressive swings kept them competitive throughout, but St. Charles regained momentum in the third set with steady serving and clean transitions, then held off a late Mount Vernon push in the fourth, according to MaxPreps.
Now Mount Vernon turns its attention to its next challenge, a road trip to Bishop Hartley on Friday, Mar. 27, for another non‑conference matchup at 7 p.m. The Yellow Jackets will look to regroup quickly and carry the energy they showed in their best stretches against St. Charles into a matchup that has been competitive in recent seasons.
The last time Mount Vernon and Bishop Hartley met was May 2, 2025, when the Yellow Jackets swept Hartley 3–0 in a neutral‑site match, a result that adds confidence and context heading into Friday’s meeting. Mount Vernon will aim to recapture that form as it builds momentum early in the season and sharpens its execution against another quality opponent.
