Oak Park-River Forest Claims Conference Title Share
The Huskies defeated Glenbard West in straight sets on October 20 to finish tied atop the conference standings.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Volleyball
Live Poll
Does your local high school sports program effectively build community pride in your area?
Oak Park-River Forest defeated Glenbard West 25-20 and 25-17 during the AutumnFest event. The win secures a share of the West Suburban Conference Silver Division title for the Huskies.
Why it matters
The victory creates a tie with Lyons Township for the conference championship title, while Glenbard West finished the conference season in third place. Huskies coach Dan Scott noted that Glenbard West struggled throughout the match due to issues with passing and ball control.
Oak Park-River Forest holds a 21-8 overall record after the win, while Glenbard West falls to 28-6 overall. Individual leaders included Glenbard West player Cara Herbert with 13 assists and Grace Markey with 13 digs.
The players
Bella Gray
She is a key player for the Oak Park-River Forest volleyball team who contributed seven kills and two aces in the win.
Dan Scott
He serves as the head coach for Glenbard West and addressed the team's performance following the loss.
Cara Herbert
She is a student-athlete on the Glenbard West team who tallied 13 assists during the match.
Grace Markey
She plays for Glenbard West and recorded a team-high 13 digs in the conference contest.
Devyn Kleidon
She is a member of the Oak Park-River Forest squad who registered eight digs and two aces.
The details
The Huskies dominated key stretches of the match, including a 7-0 run in the opening set and a 9-4 spurt in the second. Bella Gray led the Oak Park-River Forest offense with seven kills and two aces, while teammate Devyn Kleidon anchored the defense with eight digs and two aces.
Timeline
The match between Oak Park-River Forest and Glenbard West took place on October 20, 2026.
Glenbard West is scheduled to play Stevenson on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win allows Oak Park-River Forest to finish the regular season in a tie for the conference title alongside Lyons Township. The result forces a shift in the final conference standings and provides momentum for the Huskies heading into the Class 4A tournament.
The Huskies conclude the conference schedule with a 5-1 record, officially tying them with Lyons Township for the top spot in the division. Glenbard West concludes its conference schedule in third place with a 4-2 record.
The takeaway
Consistent ball control and defensive depth proved to be the deciding factors in this high-stakes conference matchup. Teams looking to succeed in the postseason must prioritize limiting unforced errors to maintain momentum during scoring spurts.
What happens next
Glenbard West is set to compete against Stevenson on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more local sports updates, visit Volleyball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Shaw Local.
Live Poll
Does your local high school sports program effectively build community pride in your area?
