In their first match of the 2022 season, the Cornjerkers travelled to PBL to face the Panthers in a non-conference tilt. Hoopeston Area departed with an extremely close loss, 23-25, 25-19, 19-25. The Cornjerkers return to action Thursday at John Greer gymnasium in Hoopeston where they will face Attica (IN) at 5PM Central.
Hoopeston Area opened up with Watseka who was coming into play with a 1-0 record. First half was a very tight contest with both teams having an opportunity to score multiple times. Cameron Zorns got the Conrjerkers on the board with five minutes and forty seconds before half.
Second half Talan Gredy-Nelson scored his first goal of the year within less than five minutes. Talan later made things 3-0 with an assist from Harrison Woods.
Cornjerkers are 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the VVC. They will travel Thursday to play against Georgetow Ridge-Farm/Westville.
Score:
1st Half
HA Goal Zorns unassisted
2nd Half
HA Talan Gredy-Nelson unassisted
HA Talan Gredy-Nelson assist Harrison Woods