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...
Richards pins hopes on Glynn, Kenzinger; Bourque lays down law for Yorkville
Tara Glynn (above) and Abby Kenzinger (on the home page) are two reasons Richards is expected to vie for the South Suburban Conference Red Division title again this fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Illprepvb.com continues its look at the 2021 season with more previews, including those of several teams hoping to build on their success in the spring and others looking to move up the heirarchy in their respective leagues. (Last season's record in parenthesis):Crystal Lake South (7-6)After a slow start, the Gators won four of their final five...
Rosenow brothers leading Oswego on long road back from unscheduled break
Plainfield Central needed a few more balls to bounce its way Thursday at Oswego, said coach Robert Richardson. Oswego junior libero Alex Rosenow was kidded that he got short-changed in the height department, checking in at a good 6 inches shorter than his brother, Ben.But Alex countered that he does have bragging rights in at least one area.“I’m three minutes older,” Alex said.The Rosenows, two-thirds of a set of triplets (brother Sam opted to play golf rather than follow his brothers’ lead), both came up big this week for Oswego, leading...
College of DuPage names coaching staff for new men’s volleyball program
West Aurora boys' volleyball coach Tolis Koskinaris (left) and Oswego's Frankie Martinez will lead the new men's volleyball program at College of DuPage. A familiar coaching staff will lead the Chaparral men's volleyball program when it opens in 2022-23. Head women's volleyball coach Tolis Koskinaris and assistant Frank Martinez will hold those respective positions for the athletic department's new sport when it gets underway next season.“Both of us are excited to begin a sport that is well received at the high school level here in DuP...
Woodstock North tournament
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Young Joliet West stops COVID-curbed Bolingbrook in Saturday matinee
Joliet West coach Al Mart is flanked by (from left) freshman libero Olivia Baxter, junior outside hitter Olivia Ryan, freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed and senior defensive specialist Brianne Doran, the lone senior on his roster. Bolingbrook's Lauren Shroba and Cydney Anderson. Bolingbrook’s Lauren Shroba had not seen her teammates in person in 10 days, even the one who occupies the bedroom next to hers.“We just stayed in our rooms the whole time,” she said. “It was really weird. I don't think I saw her for a whole week until the la...
2021 Fall Harvest Festival pairings
2021 Fall Harvest FestivalHosted by Plainfield Central & North, Sponsored by Illprepvb.com Saturday's pairings, sites and times ...
Saturday, April 24 results
Superman Slam champion Massac County Superman Slam All-Tournament Team (from left): Alicia Benson (Mt. Vernon), Loveleen Dunkin (Mt. Vernon), Avery Pierce (Trico), Paige Thies (Trico), Jessica Smith (Carmi-White County), Marley Mallow (Carmi White County), Frankie Hayes (Carmi-White County), Hailey Edwards (Massac County), Madison Hammonds (Massac County) and Cali McCraw (Massac County). Saturday, April 24 results Girls volleyball At Big Twelve Tournament (at Peoria Notre Dame)Champaign Centennial def. Normal West 18-25, 25-22,...
Friday, April 2 results
Late Thursday, April 1 results Chicago Christian def. Riverside Brookfield 25-15, 25-12Riverside-Brookfield (4-3 overall, 4-3 in the Metro Suburban West Conference): Colette Barnes (6 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs), Emeli Romo (9 assists, 6 digs). Dakota def. Orangeville 25-13, 25-20Dakota (7-1 overall, 5-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Tabytha Toelke (14 kills, 1 block , 1 ace, 5 digs), Abi Schlueter (10 kills, 1 block, 5 digs), Lexi Brashaw (4 kills, 3 blocks), Brooke Schuler (1 kill), Olivia Schlueter (1 kil...
Barrington, Meitzler nap on the bus, wake up in time to take down WW South
Wheaton Warrenville South's 6-2 freshman Lauren Coyne hits past the block of Barrington's Berkeley Ploder (10) and Megan Bergquist (1) while Jenna Meitzler (11) looks on during Monday's nonconference match in Wheaton. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Wheaton Warrenville South's Rebecca Bellows (17) and Barrington's Campbell Paris (25) meet at the net. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorHomecoming hangover?“I think about three-quarters of us were sleeping on the bus on the way here,” said Barrington sophomore setter/oppo...