Jessica Gardella (17), Sarah Konovodoff (2), Paige Gardella (11) and their Rosary teammates hope to find success in the IHSA Class 2A tournament later this season. Rosary is among the schools that joined the exodus from Class 3A to 2A this season thanks to the IHSA’s new enrollment policy. But was it really that much of a blessing?Sure, Rosary will avoid perennial nemesis and Metro Suburban Conference foe St. Francis in the playoffs. Nazareth is out of the picture, too. “We’re excited about the opportunity to play in 2A this year...
Sandburg, Stefanon twins stop Nazareth at Illprepvb.com/Crimson Classic
Sandburg celebrates a point during its semifinal win over Minooka Saturday at the Illprepvb.com/Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Sandburg outside hitter Shelby Stefanon is not afraid to tell her setter when she’s feeling it.Especially since one of the setters in Sandburg’s 6-2 offense is her twin sister, Julia.“Sometimes she's like, ‘I'm feeling it. Get me the ball,’” Julia said“Yeah, yesterday it was like, ‘Set me more,’” Shelby replied. Julia knew just where she wanted to go with Sandburg clinging to ...
Wednesday, September 18 results
Wednesday, September 18 results Kewanee's Josie DeBord and Tristan Nolan Dakota def. Aquin 25-13, 19-25, 25-20Dakota (15-1 overall, 3-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini): Tabytha Toelke (22 kills, 5 assists, 1 block, 1 ace), Abi Schlueter (10 kills, 6 aces, 4 assists, 1 block), Laura Rankin (18 assists), Kaylyn Field (2 aces, 4 kills, 1 block), Casey Besse (2 kills, 2 blocks).Dakota coach Kim Toelke: “The girls came ready to play tonight. A little hiccup in the second set, but came back in the third with some outstanding hustle and ball c...
Wednesday, September 18 results
Wednesday September 18 results At Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic Marist def. Metea Valley 25-13, 25-14Marist def. Geneva 25-22, 25-22Marist (10-1 overall, 1-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Camryn Hannah (15 kills, 5 blocks), Avery Jedry (15 kills, 10 digs), Jillian Elsouso (18 digs, 3 aces). Sandburg def. Harvest Christian 25-14, 25-14Sandburg def. St. Charles North 25-19, 25-18Sandburg (12-0 overall): Shelby Stefanon (15 kills), Rachel Krasowski (25 digs), Bianca May (28 assists), Keegan Carey (14 k...
Tuesday, September 17 results
Tuesday, September 17 resultsAltamont def. Neoga 25-14, 25-7 Neoga: Olivia Titus (4 digs, 3 kills, 1 assist), Audrey Ramert (4 digs, 1 kill), Elizabeth Titus (4 digs, 3 assists), Trista Moore (1 kill, 1 dig, 1 block), Jaclyn Atwell (2 digs, 2 kills, 2 blocks), Gracie Gresens (5 digs), Haley Stodden (4 digs), Abbi Dow (1 kill, 1 block), Ella Schuler (5 assists, 1 dig), Avery Fearday (2 digs).Addison Trail def. Leyden 25-10, 25-14Leyden: Kinga Nowacyk (3 kills).Addison Trail: Ally Severino (1 ace, 3 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig), Amy Reyes (1 ace, 1 ...
McAuley ends De La Salle’s season-opening win streak; Benet, Gregus stymie Nazareth
Ella Sandt and her Nazareth teammates had trouble containing Benet and outside hitter Sophie Gregus Tuesday in Lisle. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com De La Salle still believes.The Meteors saw their unbeaten start to the season end Tuesday. They battled, but fell short in a 25-20, 25-20 loss to host Mother McAuley in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division opener for both teams.It was the sixth win in seven matches for the Mighty Macs (6-5), while De La Salle (8-1) saw its eight-match winning streak end. “We played ...
Joliet Catholic powers on, beats Whitney Young for Metea Valley/Oswego East title
Joliet Catholic won its second Metea Valley/Oswego East Tournament title in three years. By Randy WhalenSpecial to ILlprepvb.comEverything that happened to the Joliet Catholic girls’ volleyball team in August has not only helped the team now, it should certainly pay dividends in November.Still missing five players and a pair of starters, the Angels just keep going strong. They did that again Saturday morning with a 25-16, 25-23 victory over Whitney Young in the title match of the Metea Valley/Oswego East Tournament in Oswego. The win ...
Monday, September 16 results
Monday, September 16 results Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond def. Sullivan 25-14, 25-19Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (4-8 overall, 0-2 in the Lincoln Prairie): Addi Tinkle (1 ace, 7 digs, 1 assist), Kaylee Yaekel (41 kills), Mackenzie Bowles (9 kills, 2 digs), Cheyenne Chupp (5 kills, 1 dig), Michaela Powell (2 aces, 3 digs), Alisha Frederick (1 ace, a kill, 1 block, 3 digs, 17 assists), Charley Condill (1 ace, 4 kills, 3 digs, 1 assist), Ashley Seegriller (1 ace, 2 digs). Camp Point Central def. (Barry) Western 25-19, 17-25, 25-17Wester...
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