Maggie Simon celebrates 2,000th career assist as Lincoln-Way East rolls to regional title. ‘A very big thing.’

Maggie Simon celebrates 2,000th career assist as Lincoln-Way East rolls to regional title. ‘A very big thing.’

Lincoln-Way East’s players celebrated a victory Thursday night with the usual team cheer. But they did an extra chant, too. The Griffins brought out signs and other types of glitter to celebrate the 2,000th career assist for senior setter Maggie Simon. Big surprise? “Well, my mom gave me a little hint,” Simon said. “I was excited, though. When I was a scared freshman, I definitely didn’t see myself doing this. “I’m so glad I got to do it with th…