SYCAMORE – The DeKalb volleyball team was rattled early in its 20-25, 29-27, 25-20 win over Sycamore.

The intense atmosphere of the rivalry match was something the inexperienced Barbs hadn’t seen this season, and coach Ben Fisher said Sycamore setter Ratasha Garbes’ strong play had them off their game and out of their system.

“We haven’t seen a setter like that, she’s the best setter we’ve gone up against by far,” Fisher said. “We didn’t execute how we wanted to execute. This was a very intense situation to try to play volleyball in, and to try to stay together in. … We have not been in an environment like this, not even close.”