St. Charles North coach Todd Weimer is counting on his team's experience to compete in the DuKane Conference and start a new streak of regional championships. Note: Although Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer’s most recent “stay at home” order extended school closings until April 8, Illprepvb.com will continue to publish content relevant to the 2020 high school boys’ volleyball season in the hope that it will be resumed at some point this spring. School: Fremd Coach: Curt PinleyConference: Mid-Suburban WestLast season’s highlights: 18-13 over...
Illprepvb.com's look at the 2020 boys high school volleyball season starts today
Rockford Boylan's Nikos Zydakis (11) is one of four key returnees from a team that went 35-3 and reached a sectional semifinal last season. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) The 2020 IHSA boys volleyball season officially kicks off with the first day of practice on Monday, March 9. Illprepvb.com begins its look at the 2020 boys' high school volleyball season today with our first set of team previews. Illprepvb.com will continue to provide the best in boys high school volleyball coverage throughout the season.School: Bolingbrook Conferenc...
Tested, Tall, New Trier wants it all; Marmion eyes another league title, more
Colin Heath and New Trier are one of the top teams in Illinois this spring and seek the school's first boys' volleyball championship since 1996. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Note: Although Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer’s most recent “stay at home” order extended school closings until April 8, Illprepvb.com will continue to publish content relevant to the 2020 high school boys’ volleyball season in the hope that it will be resumed at some point this spring.School: Marmion AcademyConference: Chicago Catholic League WhiteHead coach: Barb EbertLast ...
Don't mess with Hinsdale Central; WW South, Naperville Central, and more
Wheaton Warrenville South's Josh Gottlieb (left), who is committed to Loyola, will reunite with Zeo Meyer as the Tigers look to reverse last season's fortunes. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Note: Although Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer’s recent “shelter-in-place” order extended school closings until April 8, Illprepvb.com will continue to publish content relevant to the 2020 high school boys’ volleyball season in the hope that it will be resumed at some point this spring.School: ElginConference: Upstate EightHead coach: Andy LeGoffLast season’s...
Lincoln-Way West reloads behind Vedder, Wegrzyn; Glenbard East growing, more
Lincoln-Way West libero Tyler Vedder, who could see time at outside hitter, is one of only two returning starters from last year's sectional semifinalist. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Illprepvb.com continues its look at the 2020 boys' high school volleyball season with another set of team previews. Illprepvb.com provides the best in boys volleyball coverage throughout the season anywhere in the state.School: Downers Grove SouthConference: West Suburban GoldHead coach: Kurt Steuer (9th year) Last season’s highlights:...
Seventh straight final four not out of question for Glenbard West; and more
Glenbard West and outside hitter Nicco Cavalcante (far right) are shooting for their seventh consecutive final four appearance in the IHSA tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Illprepvb.com continues its look at the 2020 boys' high school volleyball season with another set of team previews. Illprepvb.com provides the best in boys volleyball coverage throughout the season anywhere in the state. School: Glenbard WestConference: West Suburban SilverHead coach: Christine Giunta MayerLast season’s highlights: 37-4 overall,6-0 in conferenc...
Updated: IHSA moves target date to May 1 for return of spring sports
Wheaton North coach John Noe IV is optimistic that the 2020 boys volleyball season can be saved despite the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus. Updated April 1, 2020 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s most recent executive order called for schools to remain shuttered until April 30, and the Illinois High School Association released a statement Wednesday indicating that May 1 is the target date for the spring sports season to resume."Even though Illinois schools will remain closed through April 30 following the March 31 announcement by Illin...
Barrington loaded for another run; St. Francis is mature, focused … and more
Barrington plans to take advantage of Ben Ridgway's (7) versatility as it seeks its third consecutive IHSA quarterfinal berth. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Illprepvb.com continues its look at the 2020 boys' high school volleyball season with another set of team previews. Illprepvb.com provides the best in boys volleyball coverage throughout the season anywhere in the state. School: BarringtonConference: Mid-Suburban WestHead coach: Rob Ridenour (15th season)Last season’s highlights: 29-11 overall, 9-1 in conference (conference co-champ...
Maine West building on record season; Lake Park regional streak at 11, and more
Josh Schellinger (11), Luke Nelson (5) and Andrew Deardorff (14) all return for perennial contender Lake Park, which has won 11 consecutive regional titles. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Illprepvb.com continues its look at the 2020 boys' high school volleyball season with another set of team previews. Illprepvb.com provides the best in boys volleyball coverage throughout the season anywhere in the state. School: Lake ParkConference: DuKaneHead coach: Brian FischerLast season’s highlights: 25-12 overall, 4-2 in conference, finis...