Sandburg extended its season-opening winning streak to 10 with a straight-set win Thursday at Joliet Catholic. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comThe smallest girl on the court continues to make a big impact.Rachel Krasowski is listed at 5-foot-3. But the Sandburg senior libero, who is a four-year varsity player, admits that she's not quite that tall.“I'm happy I'm listed as that, and I will take it,” Krasowski said. “But I'm probably 5-foot-2.” Five-foot-2 or 5-foot-3, Krasowski’s steady defensive influence is ...
Rivalry week: Marist outlasts McAuley; Central wins battle of Napervilles
Naperville Central won the first battle of Naperville on Thursday, defeating rival North in wild three-setter at Naperville North. Nikki Jones had 27 assists for Marist Thursday at Mother McAuley. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Marist might have been the visiting team, but the RedHawks were going to feed off the energy in the gym.The two-time defending IHSA Class 4A champions overcame a big first-set deficit and rallied for a 26-24, 25-22 win over host Mother McAuley.The neighborhood feud not only featu...
Plainfield South Cougar Invite
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Thursday, September 12 results
Thursday, September 12 results Addison Trail def. Fenton 25-10, 25-9Addison Trail (10-5 overall, 1-0 in the West Suburban Gold): Ally Severino (3 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig), Amy Reyes (11 assists, 2 aces), Jess D’Ambrose (3 aces, 3 kills, 2 digs), Katrina Bielanski (1 ace, 2 kills, 1 dig), Mia Johnson (3 klls), Nicole Bartosik (3 aces, 2 digs), Pauline Wirbicki (4 digs).Argo def. Bremen 25-19, 26-24Bremen (6-3 overall, 2-2 in the South Suburban).No. 3 (4A) Belleville Althoff def. Mascoutah 25-10, 25-6Belleville Althoff (5-0 overall). No. 2 (2A...
Wednesday, September 25 results
Wednesday, September 25 resultsBenet Academy def. Wheaton North 25-8, 25-11Benet Academy (19-0 overall, 3-0 East Suburban Catholic): Rachael Muisenga (18 assists, 2 digs, 2 blocks), Sophie Gregus (9 kills, 2 digs), Kyla Kenney (2 kills), Ann Marie Remmes (5 kills, 3 blocks), Colleen McGuire (1 kill, 4 assists), Hattie Monson (8 digs), Kiara Zamar (4 assists, 3 dig), Annie Sobolewski (2 digs), Caroline Doyle (1 kill, 3 assists, 1 digs), Caitlin Wepfer (1 kill), Jaci Budreck (7 assists), Katherine Mojica (1 kill, 1 block), Olivia Gonne...
Sue Garvick Tournament at Rich East
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Tuesday, September 24 results
Tuesday, September 24 resultsAddison Trail def. Proviso East 25-12, 25-10Addison Trail (13-5 overall, 3-0 in the West Suburban Gold): Ally Severino (2 aces, 1 kill, 1 block, 4 digs), Amy Reyes (2 aces, 1 block, 11 assists, 2 digs), Jess D’Ambrose (8 aces, 2 kills, 5 assists, 3 digs), Katrina Bielanski (3 kills, 1 block, 7 digs), Mia Johnson (2 aces, 7 kills, 1 block, 2 digs), Nicole Bartosik (2 kills, 6 digs).Andrew def. Lockport 22-25, 25-22, 29-27 Lockport (11-7 overall): Taylor Morgan (13 kills), Leena Ajibola (4 blocks), Dovile Gorys...
H-F stays red-hot by cooling off Knights; Carmel can’t quite pull off second ESCC stunner
Kyla Kenney (4) had 9 kills as Benet rallied from an 18-14 deficit in the second set to defeat Carmel, 25-20, 25-22, Tuesday in Lisle. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comAllison Faoro is listed as a defensive specialist on the Homewood-Flossmoor roster. But she's not.“I was a defensive specialist last year,” Faoro said. “But I transitioned to outside. I love hitting and I’ve done it before. So I figured it would be good to do again my senior year.” It certainly has been good for the Vikings.Faoro smashed a ...
Saturday, August 31 results
At Illprepvb.com/Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North At Illprepvb.com/Crimson Classic at Plainfield North Sandburg def. Nazareth 25-21, 23-25, 25-23 (championship)Sandburg (5-0 overall): Shelby Stefanon (11 kills, 12 digs), Rachel Krasowski (31 digs), Keegan Carey (10 kills), Bianca May (24 assists), Julia Stefanon (20 assists). Minooka def. Riverside-Brookfield 25-13, 25-11Minooka def. Lincoln-Way Central 25-18, 25-7Minooka def. Plainfield North 25-20, 25-27, 25-10Sandburg def. Minooka 25-13, 23-...
Oregon Tournament
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