Downers Grove South's 6-3 junior middle hitter Hugo Hu had 2 blocks and a kill Tuesday against visiting Hinsdale Central. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). There is a large wooden plaque hanging on the west side of the Downers Grove South gymnasium honoring the 2013 state championship boys’ volleyball team.That plaque is getting lonely, and if given the opportunity, Dominic Fallara and his teammates would like to change that.“We’re waiting to get the ‘go’ on state,” said Fallara, a 6-foot senior setter. “That’s what we’re pushing for. We’re here t...
Tuesday, May 25 results
Michael Sobkowicz slams a kill past a pair of Glenbard South defenders during Rolling Meadows' 25-14, 26-24 victory Tuesday in Glen Ellyn. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 25 results Carmel def. Marian Catholic 25-11, 25-15Carmel (14-2 overall, 6-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dylan Franada (3 kills), Zach Marcheschi (6 kills, 2 aces), Timmy Harvey (2 kills), Will Niese (2 kills), Mario Durnil (6 assists, 3 aces), Bobby Szamocki (7 assists, 1 ace).Next up: Home vs. Stevenson on Tuesday, June 1, and at Loyola on Thur...
Wednesday, May 12 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, May 12 results Bartlett def. Benet 21-25, 32-30, 25-22Bolingbrook def. Romeoville 26-24, 24-26, 25-21Bolingbrook (3-6 overall, 2-5 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Elijah Fleming (8 kills, 2 blocks), Andy Stone (6 kills), Carson Harris (5 kills, 2 blocks), Junior Nunez (19 assists, 3 aces), Gabe Escario (3 aces), Byron Montgomery (3 blocks).Bremen def. Tinley Park 25-13, 25-15Tinley Park (2-4 overall). Edwardsville def. Alton Marquette 25-16, 19-25, 25-15Edwardsville (6-0 overall, 4-0 in the South...
Merk stands tall for a not-so-tall Loyola crew in a crossover win at Montini
Montini continues to lead the Chicago Catholic League White Division despite the loss to Loyola Tuesday in Lombard. Loyola’s Ryan Merk has been waiting a long time for this opportunity.“I’ve been telling (Loyola head coach Lionel Ebeling) since freshman year that I wanted to hit,” said Merk, who has earned a reputation as one of the top liberos, if not the top libero, in the state. “He finally gave me the chance, and I love it.“It’s fun to hit,” he added. “I’ve been waiting four years for this. We’re doing really well right now, so …”Merk...
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Three years ago, St. Francis coach Mike Lynch won his 500th career game. Is this the year he wins his first IHSA championship? Game on. Last week, the IHSA board OK’d a state tournament series for boys’ volleyball in anticipation of the relaxing of Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines on June 11. Sectional assignments have already been announced, and seeding is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19. The state finals will take place Friday-Saturday, June 18-19, at a yet-to-be-disclosed location.“We are excited to be able to of...
Saturday, May 1 results
Wheaton Warrenville South's Trey Closset (8), shown here in an earlier match against Naperville Central, had 27 kills in a match against Neuqua Valley on Friday, the third most in program history and tops in the rally-scoring era. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Saturday, May 1 results Glenbard North def. Glenbard East 25-17, 23-25, 25-10Glenbard East (3-2 overall, 1-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference): Connor Soto (18 assists, 1 ace, 5 digs, 1 block), Trevor Real (6 kills, 6 digs), Bartek Kwidzinski (4 kills, 5 digs), Jack Austin (3 kills, 1 ...
Thursday, May 27 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 27 results Bartlett def. Glenbard East 19-25, 25-20, 25-17 Belleville East def Edwardsville 25-23, 25-19Edwardsville (9-1 overall, 7-1 in the Southwestern Conference): Preston Weaver (3 service points, 18 assists, 10 digs), Evan Reid (2 service points, 5 kills), Jacob Geisen (3 service points, 1 ace, 5 kills, 9 digs), Tyler Chrenka (14 digs), Kaden Chiapelli (1 service point, 7 kills, 6 digs), Miles Bell (4 kills, 0.800 hitting percentage), John Kreke (4 service points, 1 ace, 4 kills, 0.800 hitti...
Wednesday, May 5 results
Wednesday, May 5 resultsArgo def. T.F. United 25-21, 25-21 Benet def. Montini 23-25, 25-9, 25-20Montini: Daniel Cyze (11 kills, 2 blocks), Miguel Jaojoco (5 kills), Andrew Briones (12 assists, 3 kills).Montini coach Brian Opoka: “My kids faced adversity all match and never showed any quit. We were down 5 points twice and battled back to tie it up. My kids are learning how to compete with the best teams in the state. I am so proud of our effort tonight. We took another big step forward.”Buffalo Grove def. Fremd 25-19, 21-25, 25-19Fremd (4-2 ove...
Hinsdale Central's game speed just a little too quick for Timothy Christian
Timothy Christian, which is only in its second full year of fielding a varsity team, features seniors (from left) Ben Tameling, Josh Loerop, Andrew Sheehan, Jason Westra and Kyle Teune. Timothy Christian’s schedule hasn’t exactly prepared the Trojans for what they’ll see on the other side of the net when the IHSA tournament begins in two weeks.“Adequate competition,” is what Timothy Christian coach David Barker calls his team’s slate of conference opponents.So while Wednesday’s 25-18, 25-15 loss at Hinsdale Central – the first time Timoth...
Thursday, May 6 results
Thursday, May 6 results Barrington def. Schaumburg 25-23, 25-12Barrington (7-1 overall, 5-0 in the Mid-Suburban West).Bartlett def. West Chicago 25-11, 25-10West Chicago (2-2 overall, 2-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference): Matt Stavenger (5 kills, 1 block), Ethan Martins (6 assists).Benet def. Notre Dame 25-18, 25-23Benet (7-1 overall).Carmel def. Nazareth 25-12, 25-10Carmel (6-1 overall, 3-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Matt Herron (15 kills, 6 aces), Andersen Ptasienski (7 kills), Bobby Szamocki (15 assists, 2 aces), Mario Du...