Montini's Paige Pickering collected her 1,000th career kill during the Broncos' 25-17, 25-20 victory over Mother McAuley Thursday in Lombard. https://youtu.be/Hi8akNHRwu0 By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorYes, it was a huge moment for Montini’s 5-11 outside hitter Paige Pickering, who collected the 1,000th kill of her high school career late in the first set.Yes, it was a huge night for Pickering and five other Montini seniors – Reeghan Boyer, Lucy D’Anca, Ariana Joubert, Maddie Kasallis and Emily Labno – who were honored before th...
Marist says 'Not this time,' holds on to beat Benet in renewal of ESCC rivalry
Benet junior Kirsten Krammer (15) had 7 kills for the Redwings in Tuesday's loss to Marist. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). https://youtu.be/Dm6zAEBCUqI By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorElise Ward admitted that, for a moment, her mind flashed back to last spring.“I try not to think about that one,” said Marist’s junior rightside hitter. “It wasn't the best."Last spring, in the season finale for both teams, Benet rallied after dropping the first set to defeat Marist, 23-25, 25-11, 25-22. The Redwings finished 10-0 during the COVID-shorten...
Some learn, some yearn, Redwings earn (a championship) at Scholastic Cup
Benet defeated Edwardsville, 25-20, 25-23, to win the St. Charles East Scholastic Cup at the Great Lakes Center in Aurora on Saturday. It was the Redwings' first tournament title in three tries. https://youtu.be/evITGBceZLM By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorNearly everybody walked away with something … a championship, exposure to good competition, learning that your team can overcome adversity despite losing another body to injury.But that’s what tournaments are for … in this case, the St. Charles East Scholastic Cup at the G...
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Thursday, October 14 results
Lake Forest celebrated the seniors who participate in the volleyball program prior to Wednesday's match with Mundelein. Honored were: Catie Kucera, Isabella Fisher, Abigale Lawrence, Claire Yehle, Gabriella Nerger, Colin Martens, Sam Fitzgerald, Sydney Pitera, Sam Tomek, Elizabeth Casper, Meg Margolis, Naomi Miles, Madelyn Liebelt and Anna Wise. Thursday, October 14 results Andrew def. Lincoln-Way West 25-16, 25-23Lincoln-Way West: Alexa Flores (11 assists), Caroline Smith (8 blocks), Isabella Been (14 digs, 7 kills).Note: Lincoln-W...
Wednesday, October 13 results
Lincoln-Way Central honored seniors (from left) Carli Udovich, Corissa Bradley and Nicole Connolly before Tuesday's game with Bradley-Bourbonnais. Wednesday, October 13 resultsBatavia def. St. Francis 27-25, 13-25, 25-23Batavia (15-13 overall, 3-3 in the DuKane Conference): Madelyn Hooper (11 kills), Grace Regnier (9 kills), Kyra Taylor (8 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace), Amanda Otten (16 assists, 5 kills).Batavia coach McKenna Kelsay: “What a match. This was the first time in school history that we have beaten St. Francis. We came out pretty tough ...
Tuesday, October 12 results
Pleasant Plains setter Hannah Smith (2) recorded her 1,000th career assist during Tuesday's match against Mt. Pulaski. Tuesday, October 12 results Alleman def. Quincy 15-25, 25-21, 25-21Anne VanDerHeede (2 aces, 20 assists, 1 kill, 1 block, 3 digs), Bella Runge (5 digs), Clair Hulke (1 ace, 12 kills, 7 blocks, 4 digs), Claire Sottos (1 kill, 1 dig), Colleen Kenney (3 aces, 8 kills, 10 digs), Iris Reynolds (3 kills, 2 blocks), Lauren Reger (2 assists, 9 digs), Mary Schultz (1 dig).Aquin def. Durand 25-15, 25-0Aquin (20-2 overall, 10-0 in...
Tuesday, October 5 results
Eureka's Kylie Hasselbacher (left) and Ella Ausmus were named to the all-tournament team at Pekin last weekend. Tuesday, October 5 results Addison Trail def. Morton 25-21, 25-20Addison Trail (9-12 overall, 3-2 in the West Suburban Gold): Caitlin Muhr (6 kills, hit .200, 2 aces, 9 digs), Sam Bartosik (6 digs, passed a 2.44), Kennedy Smith (2 aces, 18 assists).Andrew def. Lincoln-Way Central 25-20, 25-19Lincoln-Way Central (11-11 overall, 0-2 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Mia Mattingly (6 kills, 2 blocks), Nicole Connolly (6 kills...
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2021 Fall Harvest Festival pairings
2021 Fall Harvest FestivalHosted by Plainfield Central & North, Sponsored by Illprepvb.com Saturday's pairings, sites and times ...