Downers Grove South (attacking) is among the teams hoping to advance to the IHSA quarterfinals June 18-19 at Glenbard West. The 2021 IHSA boys’ volleyball tournament will have some unfamiliar wrinkles.One noticeable change in the 2021 tournament is the number of teams competing – 186. That is significantly fewer than the 229 teams entered in the 2019 tournament. Why the sudden drop? Fewer Chicago Public Schools, many of which did not field teams at all this spring due to COVID-19.Secondly, the state finals will not be held at Hoffman Es...
Monday, June 7 results
Ben Rosenow (12) and Oswego advanced to the regional semifinals Tuesday at Benet with a 25-6, 25-16 victory over Marmion Academy on Monday. Oswego will play Benet at 6:30 p.m. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, June 7 results Regional quarterfinals (in bracket order) Marist Sectional At RomeovilleRomeoville def. Marian Catholic 25-19, 25-10At RichardsRichards def. Eisenhower 25-17, 25-17At. T.F. NorthT.F. United def. Bloom 25-10, 25-16At Tinley ParkTinley Park def. Shepard 25-15, 25-23At AndrewAndrew def. Corliss 25-2, 25-2Andrew (3-...
Tuesday, April 20 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, April 20 results Girls volleyball Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond def. Sullivan 25-23, 25-23Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (8-5 overall, 7-3 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Mackenzi Bowles (1 kill, 5 digs), Cheyenne Chupp (2 aces, 7 kills, 2 digs), Michaela Powell (2 kills, 8 digs), Sarah Rafferty (2 aces, 3 digs, 9 assists), Alisha Frederick (3 digs, 11 assists), Charley Condill (2 aces, 5 kills, 3 digs), Ashley Seegmiller (1 ace, 3 kills).Bartonville Limestone def. Morton, 25-13, 25-20Bartonvill...
Saturday, April 3 results
Saturday, April 3 resultsDakota def. Stillman Valley 25-8, 25-12Dakota (7-1 overall, 5-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Tabytha Toelke (17 kills, 1 ace), Abi Schlueter (10 kills, 4 aces), Lexi Brashaw (5 kills), Jadyn Sweet (24 assists, 1 ace), Falyn McPeek (5 assists), Kelsie Minkie (1 ace), Lexi Rote (2 aces).Eureka def. Heyworth 25-22, 25-13Eureka (8-2 overall, 8-2 in the Heart of Illinois Conference): Hannah Hetz (6 digs), Delaney Phillips (8 kills, 13 service points), Lynnde Dingledine (14 assists), Ella Ausmus (8 kills).Jol...
Wednesday, March 31 results
Loyola's Mia McGrath (13) tries to slip a kill past the Mother McAuley block during the host Mighty Macs' straight-set win Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, March 31 results Brown County def. Rushville 25-14, 25-16Brown County (6-3 overall): Katey Flynn (5 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace), Sadee Kassing (3 kills, 3 digs, 1 ace), Gabby McGath (10 assists, 2 digs, 2 aces), Gracie Hedden (2 kills, 2 digs, 3 aces).Carmel def Grant 23-25, 25-20, 25-20Carmel (3-3 overall, 1-3 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Riley Clark (10 kills), Sh...
Geneseo's Barickman twins Abbi and Maddi spoil the party for Newark's seniors
Newark junior outside hitter Megan Williams (11) had 7 kills in Wednesday's loss to Geneseo. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comGeneseo twins Abbi and Maddi Barickman enjoy the feeling of winning on senior night.That’s especially true when it’s the other team that’s honoring their seniors.The Barickman sisters had a lot to celebrate Wednesday. Both played starring roles as the visiting Maple Leafs knocked off two-time defending IHSA Class 1A champion Newark in a 25-22, 20-25, 25-20 thriller.The North Central Co...
Thursday, June 10 results
Oswego grabbed the first game Thursday against Downers Grove South in the regional finals at Benet Academy, but the Mustangs prevailed in three sets. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Thursday, June 10 results Regional finals (in bracket order) Marist Sectional At BolingbrookMarist vs. BolingbrookAt CorlissHomewood-Flossmoor def. Hinsdale South 25-23, 24-26, 25-22Homewood-Flossmoor (13-11 overall): Kenyon Haynes (21 assists, 2 aces, 12 digs, 3 blocks), Nevin Adams (5 kills, 5 digs, 1 block), Luis Lampley (2 digs, 2 blocks), Christian Van Vo...
Friday, April 30 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday, April 30 results Belvidere def. Harlem 25-20, 26-24 Belvidere: Gavin McClenthen (19 assists), Nole Hefty (6 kills), Jack Maville (4 kills, 8 blocks), Mikey Loeding (16 digs). Benet def. Waubonsie Valley 25-16, 25-23Benet (3-1 overall, 1-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Auggie Mazza (6 kills, 1 ace, 1 assist), Drew Rogers (6 kills, 1 block, 2 aces), Nicholas Guth (7 assists), Nial Gallagher (3 kills, 2 blocks), Peter Shanley (1 kill), Ethan Sturm (3 kills, 1 block), Ryan Treacy (7 assists).Waubo...
Monday, April 19 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, April 19 results Addison Trail def. Morton 25-17, 17-25, 25-17Addison Trail (4-2 in the West Suburban Gold): Charlotte Cahill (2 aces, 2 digs), Diana Villegas (3 kills), Erica Severino (1 kill), Gia Napoli (1 ace, 1 assist, 5 digs), Jessica Villasnor (4 kills, 2 blocks), Juliana Nasti (24 assists, 1 dig), Mariangely Velez (2 kills), Stephanie Petrbok (8 kills, 4 digs), Mia Johnson (13 kills, 4 digs).Argenta-Oreana def. Meridian 25-19, 25-12Meridian: Katy Hendricks (6 service points, 1 ace, 8 assists, 5 dig...
Monday, May 10 results
Monday, May 10 results Carmel def. Grayslake North 25-14, 25-22Carmel (7-1 overall, 2-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Matt Herron (11 kills, 2 blocks), Andersen Ptasienski (7 kills, 2 blocks), Ryan Hogan (9 digs), Will Niese (2 blocks), Zach Marcheschi (2 blocks), Mario Durnil (11 assists), Bobby Szamocki (6 assists).Deerfield def. Maine West 25-20, 25-9Lakes def. Lake Forest 25-15, 25-22Lakes (3-2 overall, 1-0 in the Northern Lake County Conference): Ben Mercure (7 kills), Ben Welch (4 kills, 2 aces), James Leone (15 assists)....