VC United 181 Elite falls to TAV 18 Blue in 18 USA division finale in Dallas

Bailey Nelson of Oregon High School (No. 15, shown here during Great Lakes Power League play earlier this season) and her VC United 181 Elite teammates reached the finals of the 18 USA division at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships Sunday in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Katie Erdmann of VC United. Oh, so close.VC United 181 Elite didn’t exactly get off to a blazing start at the USA Girls Junior Volleyball National Championships this weekend in Dallas, Texas, dropping its first match in the 18 USA division to...

Monday, April 29 Results

Monday, April 29 Results Argo def. Chicago Christian 25-21, 25-22Argo (9-15 overall, 2-3 in the South Suburban) :Gavin Akoto (7 kills, 2 blocks), Cincere Colbert (6 kills, 10 digs), Cesar Ramirez (5 kills), David Mulica (17 assists).   Bremen def. Tinley Park 25-20, 25-17 No. 7 Deerfield def. No. 10 Lake Forest 22-25, 28-26, 25-19 Holy Trinity def. Christ the King 25-18, 25-22 Holy Trinity (5-5 overall, 4-3 in the Chicago Prep): Jalen Gomez (3 kills),Thomas Cheng (2 kills, 7 service points), Jonathan Vega (9 assists), Aiden Gomez ...

The Latest 1st Alliance Volleyball Club/Illprepvb.com Boys High School Rankings

(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Rumors of Lincoln-Way East’s demise were greatly exaggerated. The defending IHSA tournament champions, who got off to a slow start this season after losing 10 seniors from last year’s titlist, defeated District 210 rival Lincoln-Way West and Glenbard West to win its own invitational Saturday. Ball State recruit Wil McPhillips was named tournament MVP. Next up: the Northside Classic hosted by Glenbrook North and New Trier. Here are the top 25 teams heading into Week Seven. (previous ranking in parenthe...

Saturday, April 27 Results

Saturday, April 27 ResultsAt ElginElgin def. Grayslake North 26-24, 19-25, 15-9Grayslake North def. St. Edward 25-13, 25-17Streamwood def. Grayslake North 25-16, 25-23Grayslake North def. Romeoville 25-23, 25-19Grayslake North def. Marmion 25-11, 25-18Grayslake North (13-11 overall, 3-4 in the Northern Lake County): Nicholas LeBaron (29 kills, 65 digs), Nathan Atwell (29 kills, 18 digs, 3 aces, 2 blocks), Ein Atwater (12 kills, 4 blocks), Trey Yonts (11 kills, 4 digs, 5 blocks), Teddy Gedville (93 assists, 13 kills, 2 aces, 39 digs, 7 bloc...

Varsity, sophomore girls’ volleyball teams wanted for summer league

(Chicago) Roosevelt High School will host its Fourth Annual Girls Varsity and Sophomore Volleyball League for two weeks from July 8-18. Games will be played from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The fee for each team is $375. Referee and rental fees are included. Please pay by check or money order and address the checks to Roosevelt High School. Respond by July1 to confirm your entry. Roosevelt High School is located at 3436 W. Wilson Avenue.  For more information, contact Roosevelt girls volleyball coach Nathaniel Swopes at (773) 754-9403 or ndswop...

Friday, April 26 Results

Friday, April 26 results Lockport def. Bremen 25-15, 25-5Lockport (16-7 overall, 0-2 in the Southwest Suburban). Mundelein def. Antioch 25-21, 25-21Mundelein (10-16 overall, 2-2 in the Northern Lake County): Marc Rey (6 kills, 4 blocks, 5 digs, 1 assist), Andre Varanic (2 blocks, 1 dig), Eric Morales (5 kills, 1 ace, 8 digs, 1 assist), Talon Clausen (3 digs, 12 assists), Moises Huerta (1 dig), Ricky Osormio (2 kills, 4 blocks, 1 dig), Tyler Vander Ploeg (4 kills, 2 blocks), Martin Carrillo (1 ace, 7 digs), Ty Brua (3 digs, q0 assists...

Lincoln-Way East Invitational Friday results

At Lincoln-Way East No. 2 Glenbard West def. Brother Rice 25-13, 25-11No. 2 Glenbard West def. Stagg 25-10, 25-12Glenbard West (21-1 overall): Ryan Swartz (10 kills, 4 digs, 1 ace), Henry Curtis (26 assists, 6 digs, 5 blocks), Charlie Wind (16 assists, 2 digs), Tyler Brandt (1 kill, 1 block), Nicco Calvacante (5 kills, 1 block, 1 ace, 4 digs), Connor Williams (7 kills, 1 block), Diego Guzman (4 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Carl Fenske (1 kills, 1 block), Jack Rueth (5 kills, 1 block), Zack Morris (12 digs), Will Schwegel (7...

Girls’ junior varsity team wanted for round-robin tournament

Prairie Ridge is seeking to fill a spot in its junior varsity round-robin tournament on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Teams play five matches in one day. Scheduled participants are Bartlett, Fremd, St. Charles North, Waubonsie Valley and Prairie Ridge. If interested, contact Stefanie Otto, varsity volleyball coach, Prairie Ridge High School, at sotto@d155.org. ...

Thursday, April 25 Results

Thursday, April 25 Results Argo def. Shepard 25-16, 25-16Argo (8-15 overall, 2-3 in the South Suburban): Cincere Colber (4 kills, 3 aces), Gavin Akoto (2 kills, 2 blocks), Cesar Ramirez (3 kills), David Mulica (10 assists).No. 12 Barrington def. Schaumburg 25-12, 25-9Barrington (17-7 overall, 6-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Ved Anand (7 kills, 2 blocks), Gabe Hartke (5 kills, 7 digs, 2 aces), Ben Ridgway (5 kills, 1 block), Ricky Gibson (4 kills, 2 blocks), Kyle Vasquez (20 assists), Chris Babicz (15 digs), Clark Parker (8 digs), Luke Ko...