Lakes def. Lake Zurich 25-18, 25-12Lakes (2-4): Connor Clowers (11 kills, 7 digs), Clayton Nix (7 kills), Tyler Donovan (17 assists, 2 aces), Eric Jones (11 assists, 3 digs). Lemont def. IMSA 25-10, 25-13Lemont (4-3): Colin Nicholson (7 kills), Peter Sniezko (19 assists), Anthony Kostrubala (6 digs). Lincoln-Way West def. York 21-25, 27-25, 25-12York (4-2): John Nosek (10 kills, 5 blocks), Matt Howlett (7 kills, 2 blocks, 6 digs), Michael Dirmish (6 kills), Collin McCarville (9 digs), Ryan Schaner (24 assists, 2 kills).Lockport def. Jolie...
Kane County 18 Gold as good as … well, gold
KC Johnsen has been coaching volleyball for a long time, but he might never have had a group as resilient as this season’s Kane County 18 Gold team.Minus one of the two seniors on the team and with a roster featuring two sophomores and five juniors, Kane County 18 Gold won the 18 Open division at the 2018 Asics National Jr. Volleyball Championships June 15-19 at Navy Pier.“I’m really proud of this group of kids and how resilient they were,” said Johnsen, who founded Kane County Juniors 20 years ago and coached at Geneva for 13 years. “They ...
Wednesday, October 17 results
Addison Trail def. Wheaton Warrenville South 25-22, 25-19 Addison Trail (17-18 overall, 4-2 in the West Suburban Gold): Jess D’Ambrose (6 kills, 1 assist, 7 digs), Ally Severino (7 kills, 2 digs), Katrina Bielanski (4 kills, 1 dig), Nina Muell (1 ace, 5 kills, 12 digs), Mia Johnson (1 ace, 4 kills, 2 blocks), Sam Pociecha (1 ace, 1 kill, 1 block, 10 assists), Amy Reyes (1 kill, 11 assists). Aurora Christian def. Elmwood Park 25-16, 25-7 Aurora Christian (20-8 overall, 5-0 in the Metro Suburban West). No. 9 Belleville Althoff def. No...
Angels are back in the 3A fold; Winnebago banking on experience
After spending two seasons in Class 4A, Joliet Catholic Academy ranks among the favorites to win the 3A title in 2018. Illprepvb.com continues its coverage of the 2018 Illinois girls high school season with another set of team previews. School: Deerfield Conference: Central Suburban NorthHead coach: Blake Orlov (second year) Last season’s highlights: 10-23 overall, 2-8 in conference, lost 25-10, 25-14 to Maine West in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal.Top returnees: 6-1 middle hitter Annie Tompkins, 5-9 outside/rightside hitter ...
Belleville East tournament
Belleville East tournament Saturday's resultsPool ABelleville East def. Metro East Lutheran 25-22, 25-22Belleville East def. Lutheran St. Charles 25-11, 25-19Belleville East def. Alton 25-15, 25-11Metro East Lutheran def. Lutheran St. Charles 25-21, 25- 22Metro East Lutheran def. Alton 25-11, 25-22Lutheran St. Charles def. Alton 25-20, 25-15 Pool BLafayette def. Granite City 25-9, 25-19Lafayette def. Belleville West 25-9, 25-17Lafayette def. Belleville East JV 25-9, 25-9Belleville West def. Granite City 25-19, 25-16Belleville West def. Bel
Tuesday, October 16 results
Glenbard East defeated South Elgin to win the Upstate Eight Conference title. Addison Trail def. Fenwick 26-28, 25-21, 25-21 Addison Trail (16-18 overall, 4-2 in the West Suburban Gold): Jess D’Ambrose (10 kills, 12 digs), Ally Severino (1 ace, 5 kills, 2 blocks), Katrina Bielanski (2 aces, 5 kills, 1 block, 7 digs), Nina Muell (4 aces, 6 kills, 13 digs), Mia Johnson (5 kills, 3 blocks), Sam Pociecha (3 aces, 1 kill, 16 assists, 2 digs), Amy Reyes (10 assists, 3 digs). Batavia def. Wheaton North 25-20, 25-19 Batavia (14-20 o...
Where are Illprepvb.com’s top boys recruits going?
What schools have some of the top recruits in Illinois committed to? Class of 2018 J.T. Ardell, 6-10, MH, Glenbard West, Sports Performance, PepperdineErick Avila, 6-0, L/DS, Morton East, Ultimate VBC, Loras CollegeDanny Barlas, 6-1, OH, Andrew, Ultimate VBC, Loras CollegeMatthew Binkus, 6-4, MH, Plainfield East, Club 1, Milwaukee School of EngineeringMark Brooks, 6-3, OH, Marian Catholic, Ultimate VBC, CarthageTony Brooks, 5-11, OH, Belleville West, St. Louis High Performance, FontbonneJoe Claffy, 6-3,...
38th Annual Lake Park Tournament
Illprepvb.com’s teams to watch in 2019
Peering into the Illprepvb.com crystal ball …Can Glenbard West return to the top of the Illinois high school boys volleyball world after seeing its streak of three consecutive state titles end in a semifinal loss to Neuqua Valley?Will junior-heavy Lincoln-Way West make another run through the southern portion of the bracket behind Ben Pluskota and David Flores?Can Barrington put together a fifth consecutive 30-win campaign?Or will another team emerge as the 2019 season progresses? A lot can happen between now and next March, but here is a look
Friday, August 24 results
Maine East def. Leyden 25-22, 25-18Leyden: Destiny Corral (9 kills), Beatriz Verin (7 digs).Niles West def. Northside College Prep 25-14, 25-19At Chicago Christian Richards def. Aurora Central Catholic 25-14, 25-18Aurora Central Catholic (0-2): Ava Wilkins (6 kills, 5 digs), Megan Anderson (6 assists), Khya Phillippe (4 assists, 5 digs), Kaileigh Remlinger (6 digs).Herscher def. Aurora Central Catholic 25-13, 26-24Aurora Central Catholic (0-3): Kaileigh Remlinger (5 digs, 3 aces), Ava Wilkins (5 kills, 7 digs), Khya Phillippe (6 as...