Downers Grove South entertained York in a West Suburban Conference crossover match Monday won by York in three sets. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, March 23 results Addison Trail def. Leyden 25-9, 25-16Leyden (0-2 overall): Jasmine Figueroa (3 kills), Hannah Stocks (4 kills).Addison Trail (1-1 overall): Ally Severino (10 kills, 1 bock, 3 digs), Caitlin Muhr (1 ace, 2 kills, 3 assists, 1 dig), Charlotte Cahill (1 ace, 1 kill), Diana Villegas (1 kill), Gia Napoli (2 assists, 7 digs), Jessica Villasnor (1 kill, 1 block), Juliana Nasti (1...
1,600 days? That's lots of water under the bridge and many Marist foes under foot
Kamryn Chaney (23) had 7 kills as Marist continued its mastery at home Monday with a 25-22, 25-13 victory over Joliet Catholic. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comIt's 1600 days and counting.The Marist girls’ volleyball team continued its home mastery with a 25-22, 25-13 victory over Joliet Catholic in an East Suburban Catholic Conference clash Monday.It was the 30th straight home win for the RedHawks. The last time they lost at home? Exactly 1,600 days ago, a 25-20, 25-22 loss to eventual IHSA Class 4A and nat...
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 ...
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...
Friday, March 19 results
Chrisman is off to a 3-0 start in the Vermilion Valley Conference. Friday, March 19 resultsKewanee def. Ridgewood 15-25, 25-16, 27-25Kewanee (1-2 overall, 0-2 in the Three Rivers Conference): Makaela Salisbury (7 service points, 5 aces, 7 kills), Josie DeBord (15 digs), Kendal Bennison (21 assists, 2 blocks).Marian Central def. Belvidere 23-25, 25-16, 25-15 Marian Central (1-2 overall, 0-2 in the East Suburban Catholic: Kaitlyn Mullen (13 assists, 2 blocks), Grace Keeshan (9 assists), Gracie Holian (9 kills, 7 digs), Valle Leggett (8 kills,...
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...
York graduate Sarah Rose fighting the biggest battle of her life off the court
Former York setter Sarah Rose took the court February 27 and served an ace in Marquette's three-set sweep of Iowa State. (Photos courtesy of Marquette University Athletics). Sarah Rose By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comSarah Rose has spent her entire volleyball career handing out assists, first as a star setter at York and later at Marquette.But this season, the senior has been receiving assistance of a different, life-saving kind.Last September, Rose was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, and is curre...
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...
Sauer soars with big boys, Future wows, Adversity bows (out) at Palos Courts
Six-foot-8 setter Kyle Sauer (44) from Elgin Academy set for top-ranked SPVB 18 Elite on Saturday at Palos Courts, then came back on Sunday to set for SPVB 16 Elite. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/rOwva7ZaaDE Saturday, it was Kyle Sauer’s turn to keep the seat warm.Sports Performance B18 Elite, not-so-fresh off its 18 Open title at the 21 Dennis Lafata Boys Bid Classic a month ago, unveiled its third setter in as many events Saturday at Palos Courts when it borrowed 6-foot-8 sophomore Kyle Sauer (Elgin Academy) from its 16 ...
Monday, March 22 results
Downers Grove South entertained York in a West Suburban Conference crossover match Monday. York won, 15-25, 25-19, 25-20. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Monday, March 22 resultsAnnawan def. Galva 25-11, 25-13Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond def. (Broadlands) Heritage 25-9, 25-23Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (1-0 overall, 1-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Mackenzi Bowles (4 kills), Cheyenne Chupp (6 kills, 2 assists), Michaela Powell (3 aces), Sarah Rafferty (10 assists), Alisha Frederick 3 aces, 1 kill, 12 assists), Charley Condill 7 kills...