Lincoln-Way East, Illprepvb.com’s pre-season No. 1 team, was knocked out of the top spot following a 25-17, 22-25, 25-18 loss to Neuqua Valley at the Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic on March 31.But the second-ranked Griffins finished where they started, rallying to beat No. 8 Neuqua Valley 20-25, 25-21, 25-22 in the IHSA Boys State Volleyball championship game Saturday at Hoffman Estates. “These kids are fighters,” Lincoln-Way East coach Kris Fiore said. “Look at us against New Trier (in Saturday’s semifinal). We were down 1...
Richards Tournament
Tiger Classic at Wheaton Warrenville South
Saturday’s tournament resultsAt Wheaton Warrenville SouthLake Park def. Benet 25-21, 25-21Benet (6-3): Jack Andringa (8 kills), John Folts (5 kills, 1 ace), Nick Crnkovich (4 kills), Tommy Kmieciak (18 assists), Sean Becker (11 digs). Marist def. Benet 25-17, 25-22Benet (6-4): Jack Andringa (4 kills, 1 ace, 2 blocks, 9 digs), Augie Mazza (4 kills), Connor Simchak (2 kills), Nick Crnkovich (2 kills), Sean Becker (9 digs), Tommy Kmieciak (10 assists). Benet def. Wheaton Warrenville South 25-19, 25-21Benet ...
Can Lincoln-Way East dethrone Glenbard West?
Pipeline 18 Nike's Adam (left) and Jacob Peterson of Fremd flank teammate Michael O'Toole of Barrington. Barrington, Fremd and Palatine figure to lead the chase in the Mid-Suburban West. The Illinois high school boys’ volleyball season kicks off with the first day of practice Monday. We have already received the first batch of questionnaires from area coaches. Here’s a look at Lincoln-Way East, Maine West, Lockport, St. Rita, Deerfield and Maine East. Lincoln-Way East Is this the ye...
Wednesday, March 21 results
Addison Trail def. Hoffman Estates 25-12, 27-25Addison Trail (2-0): Mikey Strycharz (6 kills, 5 digs, 2 aces), Justin Werderitch (6 kills), David Zielinski (5 kills, 5 digs), Jacob Grygo (17 assists, 4 kills, 1 ace), Michael Tulke (6 digs). Buffalo Grove def. Lake Zurich 25-22, 21-25, 25-15Buffalo Grove (1-1): Brian Franz ( klls, 1 ace), Ethan Soifer (7 kills), Scott Mahon (14 assists), Jack Vaselaney (3 kills), Clark Haikal (3 kills).Buffalo Grove coach Tim Kosiek: "Lake Zurich has a solid team that will be very competitive this season. ...
Barrington shakes off shaky start to roll past Rolling Meadows
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Vernon Hills Tournament
Fremd Viking Invite
Huntley overcomes its fear, now puts fear in its opponents
Huntley's (from left) Loren Alberts, Josie Schmitendorf, Sarah Zayas, Taylor Jakubowski, Marissa Deem and Julia Johnson. Fear. It can have a crippling effect on athletes, even on the volleyball court. Huntley experienced a bit of trepidation at the beginning of the season, which included early losses to Fox Valley Conference rivals Prairie Ridge and Crystal Lake Central. “I think we had a lack of confidence in ourselves,” said 6-foot senior middle blocker Marissa Deem. “I think we just didn't know how the season was going to go....
Kauling returns, Neuqua adjusts, champs fall
Was Kevin Kauling the question or the answer?The 6-foot-8 junior setter, who had spent the past week in Colorado Springs training with the U.S. Junior National Team, returned to the Neuqua Valley lineup early Saturday morning for the Wildcats’ IHSA state semifinal showdown with three-time defending state champion Glenbard West.“I got back in about 4:00 p.m. yesterday,” Kauling said. “I was in the air while they were playing (Lincoln-Way West in the quarterfinals). I texted Francisco (Comas) that I can play tomorrow because I’m not doing the...