SPVB 15 Elite's Zayna Meyer of Wheaton Warrenville South and Emily Wilson of Joliet Catholic SPVB 15 Elite beat Lions 15-1 27-25, 25-23 for the first time in three tries Sunday in the Great Lakes Power League 16 Super Open. Best three-out-of-four? The two teams could meet again in April when the Power League resumes. Meanwhile, Illini Elite 16 Cardinal restated it case to make the rankings. (Week 7 ranking in parenthesis) 18s 1. SPVB 18 Elite (1)Next: JVA Showcase March 2-4 at the Woodside Wisconsin Dells Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis...
Perennial basketball power Trinity looks for a breakout season … in volleyball
The stars are lining up at one of the perennial basketball powerhouses in Chicago to have a breakout season …. in volleyball. Ken Uhlir, who took over the volleyball program at Trinity High School in River Forest five years ago, has three very good reasons to be excited heading into the 2018 season – Emma Jacobs, Haley Gohmann and Joseline Alvarez. Jacobs, a 6-foot junior, set a school record with 367 kills last season, including 14 in a Class 3A sectional semifinal loss to Montini. Uhlir said Jacobs is “Completely underrated and al...
SPVB 15 Elite breaks the Lions 15-1 jinx
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IHSA Boys State Volleyball Tournament – Saturday’s Semifinal and Final Results
Statistics courtesy of Kevin Juday Director of Sports Information Elmhurst College Neuqua Valley def. Glenbard West 24-26, 25-22, 25-20 Glenbard West (37-4): Ben Harrington (11 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 2 digs), Stone Metz (3 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 1 block), Zach Morris (5 digs), Ryan Swartz (11 kills, 1 assist, 4 digs, 1 block), Connor Williams (2 kills, 1 block), Henry Curtis (37 assists), JT Ardell (12 kills, 1 block), Jackson Roach (1 ace). Neuqua Valley (33-7): Kevin Kauling (5 kills, 9 assists, 4 digs, 1 block...
Willowbrook Warriors Invite
Saturday, May 12 results
At Evanston Loyola def. Lane Tech 22-25, 25-16, 25-15 (semifinals)Loyola (21-11): Drake Johnson (8 kills, 2 blocks), Jack Howard (16 kills, 2 blocks), Nick Howard (4 kills, 2 blocks), Matt Wiertel (4 kills), Clark Winkler (3 blocks), John Hitt (15 assists), Rees Gray (17 assists), Ryan Merk (16 Digs) Deerfield def. Loyola 25-11, 25-18 (championship)Loyola (21-12): Drake Johnson (6 kills), Jack Howard (7 kills), Nick Howard (2 kills), John Hitt (10 assists), Rees Gray (6 assists), Ryan Merk (11 digs). At Fremd 
Thursday, October 11 results
Barrington defeated Palatine Tuesday to earn a share of the Mid-Suburban West title for the first time since 2013. Barrington will visit East winner Buffalo Grove for the MSL championship Wednesday. Barrington def. Palatine 25-17, 25- 17 Barrington (20-9 overall, 9-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Peyton Tilly (11 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces), Bailey Madrzyk (6 kills, 4 service points, 1 ace, 6 digs), Tara Kozak (16 assists), Paige Ramel (1 block, 4 kills), Ola Magiera (1 kill), Lauren Carder (12 service points, 2 aces), Sabrina Loutos (3...
Tuesday, March 20 results
Argo def. T.F. United 25-17, 25-15Argo (2-0): Erik Lopez (9 kills), Cincere Colbert (6 kills), Danny Burke (5 digs).Barrington def. Rolling Meadows 25-21, 25-12Barrington (1-0): Michael O'Toole (10 kills, 4 digs), Gabe Hartke (9 kills, 5 aces, 2 blocks), Evan Carroll (18 assists), Kyle Vasquez (4 digs, 2 aces), Petar Lumovic (2 kills, 2 blocks).Rolling Meadows (0-1): Art Barczak (5 kills, 2 blocks, 4 digs), Billy Tompkins (3 kills, 1 blocks, 2 digs), Jackson Brosset (6 assists, 2 digs), Billy Psarros (3 assists), Max Schertler (1 kill, ...
Yaconis commits to Akron; Michio 15 Premier wins Silver on the court; Batavia’s Garrett is gold in the classroom; 1st Alliance 17 White is white-hot
Michio Chicago 15 Premier Batavia's Jenna Garrett Batavia’s 6-foot senior middle hitter Hannah Yaconis, who plays for SPVB 18 Blue during the club season, has verbally committed to study and play at the University of Akron. Yaconis was an all-tournament selection at the Waubonsie Valley Blast, a first-team all-Upstate Eight River Conference selection, and was voted the All Program Player of the Year at Batavia. “I think that Hannah will do very well at the University of Akron and will be able to help them right away,” Batavia coach Lor...
Illprepvb.com Week Eight Top 20 Boys Volleyball Teams
Illprepvb.com Top 20 Boys Volleyball Teams (Week Seven rankings in parenthesis) 1. Marist 29-4 (1)RedHawks travel to Brother Rice Monday. 2. Lincoln-Way East 25-4 (2)East? West? Who’s the best? Find out Tuesday. 3. Glenbard West 29-3 (5)JT Ardell would like one more ride to state title. 4. Brother Rice 27-6 (3)Offense disappears in loss to Glenbard West. 5. Lake Park 26-4 (4)Nick Martinski, Lancers need three to beat Metea. 6. Barrington 27-5 (6)Broncos have a little score to settle with Hersey. 7. Libertyville 28-5 (7)Jack Stevens is ...