Monday, March 18 results

Addison Trail def. Glenbard North 22-25, 25-23, 25-17 Addison Trail (1-0): Joe Mosny (11 kills, 1 block, 2 aces), Justin Werderitch (10 kills, 3 blocks), Giany Patano (4 kills), Michal Zdanowicz (2 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace), Michael Tulke (8 digs), Enzo Ciacia (6 digs), Billy Vassos (6 digs, 2 aces), Nico Nasti (29 assists). No. 17 Downers Grove North def. Naperville Central 25-14, 25-18 Naperville Central (0-1): Sam Wichhart (8 assists), Nate Rutter (3 kills, 2 digs), Finn Wolfe (3 kills), Carter Stenmark (6 kills, 2 aces). Downers Grove...

Who is making their mark from the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022?

(Photos by Dave Ruggles) So who was good this fall? Who has been making an impact on their club teams this winter and spring? Who will be some of the top players next fall when the high school season resumes? After reporting on the 2018 high school season, the Windy City Power League and the Great Lakes Power League Division I, and following the progress of Illinois teams at various tournaments and national qualifiers, Illprepvb.com goes out on a not-so-long limb to recognize some of the top players in their respective classes. We are certai...

Monday, March 25 results

Monday, March 25 results Bolingbrook def. Romeoville 33-31, 25-14 De La Salle def. Victoria Soto 25-15, 21-25, 25-9 No. 2 Lincoln-Way West def. Providence 27-25, 25-22 CICS Northtown def. Guerin Prep 25-11, 27-25  ...

Jepsen, Marist celebrate coach’s birthday with a victory over Joliet Catholic

By Randy Whalen Special to Illprepvb.com There was one order of business the Marist volleyball team had to do directly after its 25-17, 25-17 win Tuesday over Joliet Catholic – sing “Happy Birthday” to their coach, Jordan Vidovic. But the real present that Vidovic has this season is his team’s depth. That showed through as the RedHawks brought in a variety of players to contribute in the East Suburban Catholic Conference opener for both teams. “They remembered it all day,” Vidovic said of his birthday. “That's just the type of kids we

Lincoln-Way West overcomes mistakes and a (finally) healthy Providence team

(Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy Whalen Special to Illprepvb.com Shorthanded No. 2-ranked Lincoln-Way West remained unbeaten heading into this weekend’s big Wheaton-Warrenville South Tiger Classic, but it wasn’t easy. Minus middle hitter Chris Dargan and setter David Flores, who are on spring break trips with their families, Lincoln-Way West's depth showed through again Monday as it toppled Providence 27-25, 25-22, in a battle of schools located fewer than 2 miles apart in New Lenox. Just as he had done two days earlier in a 25-22...

Wildcat Jrs. 18 Black wins 18 USA division at 2019 Nike Mideast Qualifier

  Wildcats Jrs. 18 Black defeated HPSTL 18 Royal out of St. Louis, Missouri, in the championship match Sunday to win the 18 USA division at the 2019 Nike Mideast Qualifier at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The bid was re-allocated since Wildcat Jrs. 18 Black had already qualified for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships in Dallas Texas, April 26-28, in the 18 USA division, earning a bid at the Winter Volleyball Championships at McCormick Place in January. The crew from the North ...

Saturday, March 23 tournament results

Saturday, March 23 tournament results At Hoffman Estates Palatine def. Mundelein 25-17, 25-15 Palatine def. St. Viator 25-23, 25-17 Palatine def. Oak Park-River Forest 21-25, 25-22, 15-12 Palatine def. West Chicago 25-16, 25-16 Palatine: Curtis McLennan (50 kills, 5 aces, 5 blocks), Spaletto (22 kills), Matijevic (19 kills, 4 aces, 19 digs), Jones (12 kills, 5 blocks, 6 aces), Rinella (91 assists, 4 aces, 3 blocks, 20 digs), T. Lambke (25 digs). Oak Park-River Forest def. Mundelein 25-12, 25-10 Palatine def. Oak Park-River For...

Short-handed L-WW tops R-B at Joliet West; MVP Howard, Loyola reign at Vernon Hills

(Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy Whalen Special to Illprepvb.com Without a pair of starters, the Lincoln-Way West boys volleyball team showed its depth. The No. 2 ranked Warriors rallied past a very game Riverside-Brookfield team on Saturday to capture the championship of the Joliet West Tiger Challenge. The Warriors (6-0) who return all but two players from last season’s IHSA quarterfinal team, were playing without middle hitter Chris Dargan and setter David Flores. Both were gone on spring break family trips. “These guys are definitely ...