Friday, October 8 results

Illini Bluffs' Aubrey Brinkman, Alana Robertson and Annabelle Fortin were named to the all-tournament team at Knoxville last weekend. Late Thursday, October 7 resultsCarmel def. Lake Zurich 25-14, 21-25, 25-15Carmel (15-13 overall, 1-4 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Quinn Mainzer (7 kills), Julia Shrofe (7 kills, 24 assists, 2 aces, 8 digs), Milana Moisio (4 kills, 3 assists, 2 aces, 19 digs), Katie Wesolowicz (4 kills, 1 assists, 2 blocks, 4 digs).Hersey def. Buffalo Grove 25-17, 25-10Hersey (20-2 overall, 8-0 in the Mid-Subu...

Sign up today for the 1st Alliance VBC Spooktackular 4X4 volleyball tournament

Things to know: Prizes for 1st/2nd place and best costumes Doors open 30 minutes before start 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ages 12-14 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ages 15-18  SIGN UP FOR OUR 4 X 4 SPOOKTACKULAR EVENT For 6-8th gradehttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C45ABAB23A7F58-4vs4 For 9th-12th gradehttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c45abab23a7f58-4vs41 ...

Thursday, October 7 results

Lockport won the Tinley Park invite last weekend. Thursday, October 8 results Aquin def. Pearl City 25-21, 25-20Aquin (19-2 overall, 8-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (12 kills, 10 digs, 3 aces), Bentleah Stovall (7 kills, 2 blocks), Megan Holder (20 assists, 10 digs, 1 ace), Hanna Pizzolato (11 digs). Brimfield def. South Fulton 25-23, 25-21Brimfield (10-11 overall): Elly Doe (11 digs, 1 ace), Hannah Burkitt (13 assists), Grace Carroll (2 aces, 2 blocks, 3 kills), Ella Florey (4 kills, 1 ace), Jacklyn Fabry (1 ...

Isn't it about time the IHSA created a 'true' girls state volleyball tournament?

You don't always have to go to Normal to see what could be the game to determine the state champion. Class 4A powers Mother McAuley and Marist will likely meet in a sectional final November 3 at McAuley, while St. Thomas More and Norris City-Omaha-Enfield are perhaps destined for a supersectional clash November 5 at Casey (Westfield). (Photos by Dave Ruggles) (Editor’s note: Several coaches asked to remain anonymous, so Illprepvb.com decided to protect all the identities of all contributors). It’s time for the IHSA to take another look...

There's something about Marist that brings out the best in White, McAuley

Mother McAuley's Ellie White (on the home page) and Marist's Mary Clare Brusek (5, above) were two of just six players named to the all-tournament team at the Asics Challenge hosted by Mother McAuley. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThere’s something about Marist.“They bring out our true selves,” said Mother McAuley’s Ellie White.Marist certainly brings out the best in White.The 5-foot-11 sophomore outside hitter pounded out 27 kills, including 12 in the third set, as the Mighty Macs defeated Marist, 25-15, 23-2...

Saturday, October 2 tournament results

New Trier outside hitter Cece Burns tries to split two Assumption defenders during the Trevians' 25-17, 25-22 loss in a Gold bracket quarterfinal of the Asics Challenge Saturday at Mother McAuley. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Asics Challenge at Mother McAuley Mother McAuley def. Marist 25-15, 23-25, 25-19 (third place)Marist (19-7): Elise Ward (4 kills, 7 digs), Maddie Berry (37 assists), Mary Clare Brusek (12 kills, 2 blocks), Bella Bullington (9 kills), Kamryn Chaney (14 kills, 1 ace, 8 digs), MaTaia Lawson (2 kills), Ufuom...

Friday, October 1 tournament results

Marist and freshman Bella Bullington (15) will wrap up play in the Asics Challenge at Mother McAuley on Saturday. Friday, October 1 tournament resultsAt Mother McAuley Huntley def. Marian Catholic 25-18, 21-25, 25-23Notre Dame Academy def. Huntley 25-19, 25-19Note: Huntley will play in the Silver division at 9:00 a.m. at Mother McAuley. At De La SalleBlue PoolDe La Salle def. University High 25-17, 25-12Aurora Central Catholic def. Argo 25-17, 25-18University def. Agricultural Science 25-15, 25-19Aurora Central Catholic def. ...

Wednesday, October 6 results

Lake Forest senior setter Meg Margolis (left) and sophomore outside hitter Mackenzie Pitera were named to the all-tournament team at Lake Forest last weekend. Wednesday, October 6 results Barrington def. Palatine 25-20, 25-13Barrington ( 17-4 overall,  7-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Amanda Cleary (7 digs, 2 service points), Jessica Horwath (8 kills, 4 digs), Gwen Adler (9 assists, 3 service points), Campbell Paris (6 kills, 2 blocks), Jenna Meitzler (11 assists, 1 kill, 5 service points), Colette Garrels (4 aces, 12 service points, 7 dig...

Friday, October 1 results

Springfield High School players gather around head coach Bill Sturm. Friday, October 1 results Chicago Cristian def. Illiana Christian 25-16, 25-20, 25-20Chicago Christian (19-4 overall); Logan Grevengoed (20 kills, 16 digs, 5 blocks), Keely Colyer (37 assists, 10 digs), Delanie Grevengoed (11 kills, 13 digs), Olivia Ingelese (27 digs). Late Thursday, September 30 results Champaign Central def. Champaign Centennial 28-26, 25-19Champaign Central (14-6 overall, 6-1 in the Big Twelve Conference).Greenville def. Hillsboro 25-20, 25-18...

Thursday, September 30 results

Somonauk celebrated its six seniors and their parents Thursday for their contributions to the Lady Bobcats volleyball program. Thursday, September 30 results Aquin def. Dakota 25-21, 23-25, 25-20Aquin (17-2 overall, 7-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (22 kills, 1 block, 14 digs), Ava Hiveley (7 kills, 11 digs), Megan Holder (25 assists), Hanna Pizzolato (28 digs).Armstrong def. Iroquois West 25-6, 25-16Iroquois West (1-17 overall, 0-6 in the Vermilion Valley Conference): Kyli Rabe (6 digs), Crystal Diaz (5 digs),...