Cupboard not bare at Lincoln-Way East, but defending champs have holes to fill

Illprepvb.com continues its preview of the 2019 boys' high school volleyball season with a look at defending IHSA champion Lincoln-Way East. School: Lincoln-Way East Conference: Southwest Suburban Last season’s highlights: 39-3 overall, won eighth consecutive conference championship, extended its conference winning streak to 36 and 70 of the last 71, defeated Neuqua Valley, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, to win IHSA tournament championship. Top returnees: 5-10 senior libero Danny Pacini (three-year starter, plays club for Ultimate 18 Gold, comm...

Barrington retools for another state run; Maine West hopes to build on success

Illprepvb.com continues its look at the 2019 boys' high school volleyball season with previews of Barrington (pictured above), Benet, Maine West and Sandburg. Illprepvb.com will continue to provide the best in boys volleyball coverage throughout the season. School: Barrington Conference: Mid-Suburban West Head coach: Rob Ridenour (14th season) Last season’s highlights: 34-6 overall, won Mid-Suburban League championship, won Glenbrook North Northside Classic, finished second at Vernon Hills invite, lost to Glenbard West, 25-12, 25-18, ...