Junior setter Courtney Joyce (center) has had plenty to cheer about this season while playing with five sophomores — including (from left) Ryann DeJarld, Kelsey Clarke, Kennedy Arundel and Maggie Scanlon — at Mother McAuley. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Medi
Joliet Catholic Academy's Katelyn Seeman (left) goes up against Mother McAuley's Kelly Clarke during their volleyball game in Joliet Thursday, August 23, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Joliet Catholic Academy's Katelyn Seeman (left) goes up against Mother McAuley's Kelly Clarke during their volleyball game in Joliet Thursday, August 23, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Joliet Catholic Academy's Paige Kovalcik makes a dig against Mother McAuley during their volleyball game in Joliet Thursday, August 23, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Joliet Catholic Academy's Mallory Mangun sets the ball against Mother McAuley during their volleyball game in Joliet Thursday, August 23, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Joliet Catholic Academy's Katelyn Seeman (left) goes up against Mother McAuley's Kelly Clarke during their volleyball game in Joliet Thursday, August 23, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Joliet Catholic Academy's Paige Kovalcik makes a dig against Mother McAuley during their volleyball game in Joliet Thursday, August 23, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Joliet Catholic Academy's Paige Kovalcik makes a dig against Mother McAuley during their volleyball game in Joliet Thursday, August 23, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Joliet Catholic coach Christine Scheibe throws a ridiculously brutal schedule at her team for a reason. She wants the Angels to be tested throughout the season. So while Joliet Catholic may have lost its season opener Thursday, a 25-23, 29-27 defeat at home to Mother …