Stockton hopes to surprise despite key loss; Lucas, Young vie for city dominance

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Stockton graduated several key players off last year's regional championship team, but hopes to build on a strong summer heading into the 2019 season. Illprepvb.com continues its coverage of the 2019 Illinois high school girls' volleyball season with another set of team previews. School: FentonConference: Upstate EightHead coach: David MelloLast season’s highlights: 24-12 overall (most wins since 1991), 3-3 in conference (Metro Suburban), lost to Glenbard East, 25-14, 25-14, in a Class 4A regional semifinal.Top returnees: senior middle ...

Paris burning for a shot in Class 2A, Foxes jump into the Prairie fire, & 21 more

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After a successful run in the now-defunct Northern Illinois Big 12, Yorkville joins the Southwest Prairie Conference for 2019. Illprepvb.com continues its coverage of the 2019 Illinois high school girls' volleyball season with another set of team previews. School: ChristopherConference: Black Diamond WestHead coach: Adam RosohoLast season’s highlights: 9-24 overall, 5-7 in conference, lost to Woodlawn, 25-13, 25-14, in a Class 1A regional semifinal.  Top returnees: 5-9 junior outside hitter Shianne Dejear (27 kills in 58 a...

Glenbard East turns focus to defense; Foster, Indian Creek are worth a peek

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Graduation took a toll on Glenbard East's offense, so the Rams' veteran defense will be called upon as the team seeks to replace Allison Hamaker, Emily Sarles and Sarah Elliott. Illprepvb.com continues its coverage of the 2019 Illinois girls high school season with another set of team previews. School: Aurora ChristianConference: Metro SuburbanHead coach: Taylor Knauf (first year)Last season’s highlights: 24-9 overall, 7-0 in conference, lost to Newark, 25-16, 25-14, in a Class 1A sectional championship.Top returnees: 6-0 senior middl...

Friday, August 30 results

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Friday, August 30 results At Metea Valley Harvest Christian def. Glenbard East 25-16, 24-26, 15-6Glenbard East (0-2 overall): Becca Honig (14 assists, 4 digs, 2 kills, 2 blocks), Kendall Crackel (6 kills, 4 digs), Gabbie Spontak (11 digs, 2 aces), Madison Manning (3 kills, 3 digs), Emily Ryan (4 kills, 3 blocks).Glenbard East def. Oswego East 25-17, 25-27, 19-17Glenbard East (1-2 overall): Madison Manning (8 kills, 1 block), Becca Honig (16 assists, 2 aces, 10 digs, 1 block), Bella Akouri (2 aces, 10 digs), Gabbie Spontak (21 digs, 1 ace...