Montini could not protect big leads in both sets and dropped its first match of the season Monday to De La Salle. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comIsabella LaCoco is back.That’s a good thing for De La Salle. For Montini, though, it proved to be a problem.LaCoco missed De La Salle’s home loss to Montini last week with a back injury, but the Western Illinois-bound senior setter was in fine form Monday and made Montini feel the pain.LaCoco, who also worked on the right side while splitting setting duties with Daniela Scalise, had a team-...
Wednesday, April 14 results
Woodstock North players celebrate after winning the first set in the match that gave the Thunder no worse than a share of the Kishwaukee River Conference title, the first conference title in school history. (Photo by Vicki Long) Wednesday, April 14 results Girls volleyball Barrington def. Fremd 25-17, 25-23Fremd (6-3 overall, 6-3 in the Mid-Suburban West): Samantha Gump (7 kills), Claudia Wala (4 kills, 3 blocks), Sarah Graham (2 kills), Deme Yainas (2 aces, 5 digs), Rian Baker (12 assists, 1 ace, 3 blocks), Maeve Miller (1 ace), Iz...
Friday, April 9 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday, April 9 resultsBloomington def. Peoria Notre Dame 25-23, 25-23Huntley def. Woodstock North 25-18, 25-23Woodstock North (7-2 overall, 6-0 in the Kishwaukee River Conference): Alyssa Wickersheim (7 kills, 10 digs, 1 block), Kylie Schulze (15 assists, 10 digs, 1 ace, 1 kill), Faith Eddy (5 kills), Kaitlyn Wickersheim (12 digs, 1 ace), Avery Crabill (2 kills, 6 digs, 1 ace).Leyden def. Proviso West 27-25, 25-23Leyden: Jenny Herrera (6 kills).Joliet Catholic def. Minooka 25-18, 25-23Minooka (4-4 overall): Ashlyn B...
Wednesday, April 28 results
Barrington players huddle around new coach BJ Boldog. Wednesday, April 28 results Evanston def. Maine South 25-19, 25-20Evanston (4-2 overall, 1-1 in the Central Suburban South): Aidan Klein (10 kills), Jesse Ijiwola (9 kills, 3 blocks), Olu Logan (25 assists), Sam Johnson (13 digs).Glenbrook North def. New Trier 25-16, 18-25, 25-19Lemont def. Oak Lawn 25-9, 25-15Lemont (2-0 overall): Jacob TerMaat (4 kills, 6 assists), Martin Kowalczyk (4 kills), Chris Calhoun (8 digs), Ethan Calderon (6 assists).Lockport def. Lincoln-Way Central 25-15,...
Benet's Kenney, defense overcome Marist in state final-caliber ESCC title match
Benet players celebrate after defeating Marist, 23-25, 25-11, 25-22, in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Tournament championship match Wednesday in Lisle. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/u_Nl7ta4K-0 By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comBenet and Marist have combined to win the last three Class 4A state championships and six of the past nine.The two powers have built up a nice rivalry lately and were considered by many to be the two best teams in the state again this year.While the IHSA opted not to hold a state tourn...
Lets play two! Sandburg sweeps boys and girls doubleheader at WW South
Bill Schreier has had years of success coaching the girls and boys volleyball teams at Wheaton Warrenville South, but like several other area coaches, he's never had to do both at the same time. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) David Vales coaches the girls’ and the boys’ volleyball teams at Sandburg. Bill Schreier coaches the girls’ and the boys’ volleyball teams at Wheaton Warrenville South.So in his chaotic COVID-challenged conundrum of a high school sports season, why not, as the adage goes, “Kill two birds with one bus?” Sandburg and Wheaton ...
Tuesday, April 6 results
Herrin improved to 9-1 with Monday's victory over Marion. (Photo by Kyle Quigley) Tuesday, April 6 resultsAddison Trail def. Downers Grove South 22-25, 25-20, 25-16Addison Trail (3-4 overall, 3-0 in the West Suburban Conference):Diana Villegas (2 kills, 2 blocks), Gia Napoli (2 aces, 7 digs), Jessica Villasnor (3 kills, 3 blocks), Juliana Nasti (1 ace, 1 block), Mariangely Velez (4 kills), Stephanie Petrbok (1 aces, 4 kills, 3 digs), Emilee Groer (3 aces), Mia Johnson (2 aces, 6 kills, 1 block, 6 digs).Barrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-15,...
1st Alliance 18 White wins American division in Kansas City, earns USAV bid
1st Alliance 18 White won the 18 American division at the ASICS Show Me Qualifier in Kansas City, Missouri, April 3-5, to earn a bid to the USA Volleyball 18 Girls Junior National Championship. Team members include Kennedi Bell, Lea Bunch, Delaney Davis, Isabella LaCoco, Jillian MacInnis, Gillian Peterson, Grace Reckamp, Lauren Shroba, Maya Thompson and McKenzie Washington. 1st Alliance 18 White is coached by Madisen Babich. ...
Scheibe steps down, leaving behind litany of achievements and memories of 'Angels'
Taking home state trophies became a commonplace occurrence during Chris Scheibe's tenure at Joliet Catholic. Chris Scheibe, here flanked by Erin O'Grady and Bella Ray, would often be seen supporting her players during club season. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comFor Christine Scheibe, it was just time.After a phenomenally successful career as the head girls’ volleyball coach at Joliet Catholic Academy, Scheibe has decided to step down. She leaves with a 21-year career record of 602-198-10 and enough memories to last many lifetim...
Adversity takes second at USAVs, first in Illprepvb.com/1st Alliance VBC 18s Rankings
Adversity G18 Adidas poses with their silver medals Sunday at the 2021 USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championship in Columbus, Ohio, Adversity nearly overcame.Nearly.After dropping the first set, 25-19, to Premier Nebraska 18 Gold (Omaha, Nebraska), in the championship match of the 18 Open division at the 2021 USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championship in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Adversity rallied to take the second set, 25-19.The girls from Vernon Hills then eased to leads of 8-6 and 10-8 in the third set. But Premier went on a ...