Wednesday, March 31 results

Loyola's Mia McGrath (13) tries to slip a kill past the Mother McAuley block during the host Mighty Macs' straight-set win Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, March 31 results Brown County def. Rushville 25-14, 25-16Brown County (6-3 overall): Katey Flynn (5 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace), Sadee Kassing (3 kills, 3 digs, 1 ace), Gabby McGath (10 assists, 2 digs, 2 aces), Gracie Hedden (2 kills, 2 digs, 3 aces).Carmel def Grant 23-25, 25-20, 25-20Carmel (3-3 overall, 1-3 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Riley Clark (10 kills), Sh...

Geneseo's Barickman twins Abbi and Maddi spoil the party for Newark's seniors

Newark junior outside hitter Megan Williams (11) had 7 kills in Wednesday's loss to Geneseo. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comGeneseo twins Abbi and Maddi Barickman enjoy the feeling of winning on senior night.That’s especially true when it’s the other team that’s honoring their seniors.The Barickman sisters had a lot to celebrate Wednesday. Both played starring roles as the visiting Maple Leafs knocked off two-time defending IHSA Class 1A champion Newark in a 25-22, 20-25, 25-20 thriller.The North Central Co...

Chasing MSL championship has become Barrington's 'state tournament'

Barrington's starting six feature only two seniors -- setters Felicia Guagliardo and Amelia Sigaev -- seen here flanking freshman Jenna Meitzler, junior Amanda Cleary, sophomore Campbell Paris and sophomore Jessica Horwath. Fremd's Rylen Reid, who had 19 kills in a 2019 third-place match against Marist, had 18 kills against Barrington on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) There will be no state tournament this spring or at any time in the future for girls like Barrington’s 5-foot-9 setter Amelia Sigaev.  So like many other seniors pl...

Tuesday, March 30 results

Shepard lines up in preparation for the playing of the national anthem. Tuesday, March 30 resultsAltamont def. Tuscola 25-19, 25-21Tuscola (4-4 overall, 1-1 in the Central Illinois Conference): Kate Dean (2 digs, 10 kills), Amelia Bosch (3 aces, 1 dig, 3 kills), Kendyl Ring (2 aces, 9 digs, 2 kills), Marissa Russo (1 ace, 1 dig, 1 kill), Kerri Pierce (1 dig), Jessie Martin (1 ace, 5 digs, 18 assists), Reagan Wyrich (9 digs), Laney Cummings (2 digs, 2 kills), Hope Dietrich (0 digs).Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond def. Arcola 25-19, 19-25, 25...

Monday, March 29 results

Woodstock North (foreground) took sole possession of first place in the Kishwaukee River Conference with its win Monday over Richmond-Burton. Monday, March 29 resultsArthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond def. Argenta-Oreana 25-22, 25-12Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (3-1 overall, 3-1 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Mackenzi Bowles (4 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Cheyenne Chupp (3 kills, 4 digs), Delaney Gilllis (1 dig), Michaela Powell (3 aces, 1 kill, 5 digs), Sarah Rafferty (2 aces, 2 digs, 7 assists), Alisha Frederick (1 ace, 1 block, 2 digs,...

Pinley turned the 'art' of coaching into 1,000 career victories … and counting

Fremd junior setter Rian Baker believes her coach's background in art melds into his coaching style, which she called "creative" and "non-traditional." (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comFremd coach Curt Pinley is a bit of a throwback.In an era where many people like to promote themselves on social media, Pinley prefers to ignore the hype, especially when it concerns his accomplishments.That’s why he didn’t tell his players before the March 16 season opener that a win would mean a career milestone. It was left to...

Throw out records, reputations when St. Teresa, Maroa-Forsyth collide on court

Princeton recruit Valerie Nutakor (25) of St. Teresa blocks a shot by Maroa-Forsyth's Carlye King during St. Teresa's 33-31, 25-17 victory Monday in Decatur. Also at the net for the Bulldogs was senior middle blocker Addison Newbon (35). (photo by Randy Sharer). By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comDECATUR – For a rivalry match, Decatur St. Teresa’s status as the reigning IHSA Class 2A champion didn’t count for much against Maroa-Forsyth in a nonconference battle Monday.That was especially true during the first set as the visiting Tr...

Saturday, March 27 results

(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, March 27 resultsBarrington def. Warren  25-13, 25-17Barrington (5-1 overall, 4-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Amanda Cleary (3 aces, 10 points, 7 digs), Jessica Horwath (5 kills, 4 digs, 8 points) , Felicia Guagliardo (6 Assists), Campbell Paris (7 kills, 1 block), Jenna Meitzler ( 4 kills, 1 blocks, 2 digs), Colette Garrels (1 ace, 8 service points), Sarah Jesen (1 ace, 5 service points), Amelia Sigaev (3 service points, 1 digs, 12 assists), Hope Regas (2 kills, 2 blocks).Brown County def. Hardin (Calhoun) 2...

Friday, March 26 results

Geneseo 2021 varsity team. Friday, March 26 results Bartlett def Glenbard East 25-16, 23-25, 26-24Glenbard East: Keri Hrouda (10 kills, 9 digs, 4 blocks), Kendall Crackel (8 kills, 2 aces, 5 digs), Julia Slusher (25 digs), Emily Ryan (5 blocks), Aubrey Wendorff (5 blocks), Riley Alstott (9 assists, 1 ace), Becca Honig (12 assists, 6 digs, 2 kills).Grayslake Central def. Mundelein 25-23, 25-12Mundelein (1-3 overall, 1-2 in the North Suburban Conference): Addison Spilman (1 kill), Micah Holly (2 kills, 2 digs), Isabella Feijoo (2 aces, 16 ...

Here are the latest 1st Alliance/Illprepvb.com All Girls Club Rankings

That's what friends are for. Adversity G18 Adidas not won the 21 Nike Mideast Qualifier to snag an Open bid to nationals, their victory paved the way for Fusion 18 Red, which finished fifth at both the qualifier and the Great Lakes Regional, to receive a "trickle down" bid in the American division. 319 miles. That’s the distance Kayla Daros’ family drove Saturday afternoon moments after final volley of Club Fusion 18 Red's match at the 21 Nike Mideast Qualifier in Louisville, Kentucky, and St. Charles East’s opening tip at St. Franc...