Plainfield East fell to 7-3 in the Suburban Prairie Conference with its loss to Plainfield North on Tuesday, but coach Alex Rodriguez isn't panicking and believes his team will be ready by the time regionals roll around. Andrew Fedmasu isn’t expected to shoulder much of the load when he plays alongside the likes of Marist’s Nyherowo Omene, Timothy Christian’s Kyle Teune, and St. Francis’ Kevin Schuele and Aiden Benson on his nationally-ranked club team.But it’s a different story when the 6-foot-5 junior steps on the court for his high sch...
IHSA board of directors OKs state series for boys volleyball this spring
Marist was the last boys state volleyball champion crown by the IHSA back in 2019. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). It’s on. The IHSA board of directors Wednesday approved a full state series for boys’ volleyball, adding the sectional and state final levels.Regional tournaments will be held June 7-10. The eight traditional boys’ volleyball sectionals will take place Saturday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 15. Sites are still being finalized. Schools that are interested in hosting are asked to contact Stacy Lambert slambert@ihsa.org at the IH...
Monday, May 3 results
Monday, May 3 results Argo def. Tinley Park 25-10, 25-12Tinley Park (1-2 overall).Barrington def. Lake Zurich 25-16, 25-17Lake Zurich (1-6 overall, 0-2 in the North Suburban Conference): Anthony Kim (1 ace, 15 assist, 2 digs), Ethan Pratt (4 kills, 3 digs), Josh Diblik (1 ace, 3 kills, 1 block, 3 digs), Jonah Schwartz (3 digs), Nate Clarke (1 ace, 5 kills, 1 block, 2 digs), Nikola Zizich (2 kills, 1 block), Matt Conway (1 kill, 1 block).Barrington (5-1 overall, 3-0 in the Mid-Suburban West).Belleville East def. Alton Marquette 25-15, 25-18B...
Wednesday, May 26 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, May 26 results Barrington def. Palatine 25-15, 25-15Palatine: Storm (2 kills), Eli Sherman (9 assists, 2 kills, 1 block), Borowiec (2 aces), Bobby Widlowski (7 digs).Note: Barrington (11-2 overall, 9-1 in the Mid-Suburban West) wins the West division title and will face Prospect in the Mid-Suburban League championship game at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, in Mt. Prospect.Hinsdale Central def. Timothy Christian 25-18, 25-15Timothy Christian (9-2 overall, 9-1 in the Metro Suburban Conference): Kyle T...
Lake Park, Schellinger stop Barrington in battle of unbeaten powerhouses
If some of these faces look familiar, they should. Lake Park features a senior-dominated lineup that has been together since this photo was taken in 2019, when the Lancers lost in the sectional semifinals to Glenbard West. Sometimes it’s not how many errors you make, but when you make them.Barrington and Lake Park met in Roselle Saturday in a battle of two unbeatens. Both finished the match with the same number of errors – 21. But Barrington’s errors proved more costly, particularly its 12 service errors, one very untimely rotation miscue a...
Saturday, May 15 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, May 15 resultsLake Park def. Wheaton North 25-16, 25-17Wheaton North (14-6 overall, 5-3 in the DuKane Conference): Will Trussell (5 kills, 3 digs), Brian Knoerr (4 kills, 1 block), Jack Rambasek (5 digs), Sebastian Lopez (2 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Micah Syswerda (10 assists, 3 digs, 1 kill, 1 block), Charley Marchis (1 kill, 2 digs, 2 block, 1 assist), Connor Moses (1 kill).At Glenbard WestGlenbard West def. Downers Grove North 25-21, 25-14Glenbard West def. Downers Grove South 25-22, 25-21Glenbard West (16...
Friday, May 13 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday, May 13 resultsCarmel def. Warren 14-25, 25-21, 25-19Carmel (9-2 overall, 4-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Matt Herron (15 kills, 1 ace), Andersen Ptasienski (9 kills, 1 block), Mario Durnil (15 assists), Bobby Szamocki (17 assists, 1 kill).Carmel coach Kevin Nylen: “Huge come from behind win against a very good Warren team. Huge props to all our guys, but especially the guys who aren't going to make the stat sheets like our middle hitters Carter Esteban, Zach Marcheschi and Will Niese. They work...
Tuesday, May 11 results
Tuesday, May 11 results Benet def. St. Patrick 25-16, 25-20Benet (10-1 overall): Augie Mazza (7 kills, 1 block, 1 ace), Drew Rogers (7 kills, 1 block), Ethan Sturm (4 kills, 1 block), Niall Gallagher (2 kills, 2 blocks), Peter Shanley (2 blocks), Dominic Krzeczkowski (2 kills), Ryan Treacy (13 assists), Nick Guth (9 assists).Carmel def. Notre Dame 25-23, 25-15Carmel (8-1 overall, 4-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Matt Herron (12 kills, 2 aces), Mario Durnil (13 assists, 2 aces), Bobby Szamocki (13 assists, 2 aces, 1 block).Chic...