Lauren (Wicinski) Kosecki led Michigan State to a pair of NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearances after starring at Northern Illinois University for two seasons. (Photos courtesy of Michigan State Athletic Department) Lauren (Wicinski) Kosecki. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comLauren Kosecki had no intention of going home.The former Geneva star was enjoying life deep in the heart of Texas, teaching and coaching in the Houston area, where she met her husband, Matthew.“At the time, I was like, ‘I’m not coming home, I don’t want to be cold...
Where will Wrobel land on list of Sports Performance greats? 'That's up to her'
Plainfield North's Ella Wrobel (88) and her SPVB 18 Elite teammates are working toward winning a national AAU title next month in Orlando. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Kelly Murphy. Lauren Carlini. Colleen Ward. Kelsey Robinson. Taylor Landfair. Nellie Spicer. Tracey Marshall.Ella Wrobel?Sports Performance has produced some of the best volleyball players in the country. U.S. Olympians. All-Americans. NCAA champions.Could Wrobel be the next player to join that exemplary list?“Hopefully,” said Sports Performance’s Rick Butler. “That’s not up to me...
Lake Park, Schellinger hand top-ranked St. Francis first loss of the season
No. 1-ranked St. Francis saw its winning streak to open the season end at 23 matches Friday at the hands of Lake Park. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comTop-ranked St. Francis no longer has the pressure of trying to go undefeated.Josh Schellinger and his Lake Park teammates made sure of that.The 6-foot-6 Schellinger and 6-5 Andrew Deardorff each put down 9 kills, and setter Elijah Wrobel dished out 24 assists as the third-ranked Lancers upset St. Francis, 25-16, 25-23, Friday in Wheaton.The loss ended a 23-match winning streak by the ...
These girls go to extreme lengths (mostly by car) to achieve their dreams
Macomb's Kennedy Adair travels more than 80 miles one way to play for Iowa Select Volleyball Club in Davenport, Iowa. Mendon Unity's Emma Hoing By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comPeople will go far in pursuit of an athletic dream.Yet to be determined is how far it’s worth going.For decades, the world of club volleyball has seen the “worth it” distance stretch to astonishing lengths for players hoping to land a college scholarship or merely improve as much as possible.Name a club and chances are at some point in its history it’s had...
Friday, May 28 results
Vernon Hills defeated Loyola, Barrington and Lake Forest to win its own quadrangular Friday. https://youtu.be/Hi_tybTjPQI Friday, May 28 results Antioch def. Mundelein 26-25, 25-23Mundelein (8-4 overall, 3-2 in the North Suburban Conference): Tyler Vrska (9 digs, 2 assists), Evan Meister (3 kills, 2 digs), Paolo Escobar (3 digs), Leighton Eddy (1 kill, 2 blocks, 2 aces, 2 digs), Ryan McElligott (11 kills, 3 blocks, 1 ace, 6 digs, 10 assists), Jacob Franczca (5 kills, 1 block, 2 digs), August Holsman (2 kills, 1 dig), Matthew Kawa (1...
Saturday, May 22 results
Saturday, May 22 results Glenbard West def. Hinsdale Central 25-14, 25-20Glenbard West (21-2 overall, 6-1 in the West Suburban Silver): Tommy Lohman (20 assists, 2 kills, 5 digs, 1 ace), Danny Pasinski (10 kills, 2 digs, 2 blocks), Gavin Swartz (4 kills, 2 digs), Nick Jones (2 kills, 1 block), Danny Dorsey (3 kills, 3 blocks), Kenny Gibson (2 assists, 11 digs), Parker Moorhead (4 kills, 2 digs), Sam Alles (8 digs).Hinsdale Central (11-4 overall, 5-1 in the West Suburban Silver): Jakobi Lange (7 kills, 2 digs), Cullen Bradley (6 kills).St. V...
Friday, May 7 results
Friday, May 7 results Glenbrook North def. Vernon Hills 25-23, 25-16Vernon Hills (9-1 overall, 4-0 in the Central Suburban North): Kevin Schumacher (8 assists), Jax Goldufsky (6 digs, 1 ace), Jack McDonald (7 kills, 2 blocks, 3 digs), Tony Mischiara (3 kills, 2 blocks, 3 digs), Anthony Viviano (1 kill, 1 block), Josh Ludolph (4 kills, 2 blocks), Ryan Ellis (1 kill, 2 blocks), Noah Ellis (5 assists). Glenbrook North (7-0 overall, 4-0 in the Central Suburban South): Paul Wyszynski (8 digs), Ryan Trout (1 kill), Louie Batang (20 assists, 2 ki...
Monday, May 10 results
Monday, May 10 results Carmel def. Grayslake North 25-14, 25-22Carmel (7-1 overall, 2-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Matt Herron (11 kills, 2 blocks), Andersen Ptasienski (7 kills, 2 blocks), Ryan Hogan (9 digs), Will Niese (2 blocks), Zach Marcheschi (2 blocks), Mario Durnil (11 assists), Bobby Szamocki (6 assists).Deerfield def. Maine West 25-20, 25-9Lakes def. Lake Forest 25-15, 25-22Lakes (3-2 overall, 1-0 in the Northern Lake County Conference): Ben Mercure (7 kills), Ben Welch (4 kills, 2 aces), James Leone (15 assists)....
Saturday, May 8 results
Saturday, May 8 results Glenbard East def. St. Charles North 25-23, 25-21Glenbard East (6-3 overall, 2-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference): Trevor Real (11 kills, 4 digs, 1 block), Connor Soto (19 assists, 4 kills, 1 aces), Gavin Wooldridge (4 kills, 6 digs, 2 aces), Tyler Johnwick (4 kills), Bartek Kwidzinski ( 3 kills, 2 aces, 3 digs), Dom O'Brien (11 digs), Tyler Santos (2 kills), Griffen Skoumal (2 blocks).Wheaton North def. St. Charles East 25-10, 26-24Wheaton North (12-3 overall, 4-2 in the DuKane Conference): Charley Marchis (9 k...
Thursday, May 13 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 13 resultsBartlett def. Glenbard East 25-27, 25-13, 25-18Glenbard East (7-5 overall, 3-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference): Tyler Santos (9 kills, 4 digs), Jack Austin (10 kills, 1 ace), Griffen Skoumal (6 kills), Tyler Johnwick (4 kills, 1 ace), Connor Soto (33 assists, 2 kills, 3 digs, 2 blocks).Belleville East def. Alton 25-18, 25-16Benet def. Joliet Catholic 25-11, 25-15Benet (11-2 overall, 4-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Augie Mazza (6 kills, 2 assists), Drew Rogers (7 kills, 2 assist...