Glenbard West's Danny Pasinski (7) will lead the host Hilltoppers into Saturday's IHSA 12:00 p.m. semifinal against Lake Park. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Glenbard West coach Christine Guinta-Mayer had little reason to be displeased with her team's performance Friday. You never want to let your older brother outshine you, especially when he’s sitting on the bench just a few feet away from you, watching your every move.But that’s the situation in which Lincoln-Way East sophomore Tyler Walenga finds himself.Eight years ago, his older brothe...
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Thursday, May 20 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 20 results Bartlett def. Fenton 25-19, 25-10Bartlett (15-1 overall, 5-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference).Benet def. Marian Catholic 25-8, 25-13Benet (14-2 overall, 6-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference).Downers Grove North def. Proviso West 25-15, 25-21Downers Grove North (6-6 overall, 3-4 in the West Suburban Silver). Fremd def. Palatine 25-17, 25-21Palatine: Bobby Widlowski (6 kills, 1 ace, 7 digs), Jackson Wheat (1 block, 1 ace), Eli Sherman (18 assists), Borowiec (2 kills, 3 digs).Glenbard...
Friday, June 18 results
Gavin Swartz (9) contributed 4 kills and 2 digs against St. Rita as Glenbard West advanced to the IHSA semifinals with a 25-17, 25-17 victory Friday in Glen Ellyn. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Friday, June 18 resultsIHSA quarterfinals at Glenbard WestLincoln-Way East def. Lockport 21-25, 25-21, 25-19Lincoln-Way East (20-5 overall): Tyler Walenga (14 kills, 2 assists, 5 digs), Ian Nicholson (10 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 7 digs), Owen Morrow (39 assists, 2 kills, 1 ace, 8 digs), Jason Kougan (7 kills, 1 dig, 2 blocks), Jon Guch (9 kills, 1dig, 3 bl...
Wednesday, March 24 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, March 24 results Benet Academy def. Marian Central Catholic 25-3, 25-16Benet Academy (3-0 overall, 3-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Kyla Kenney (10 kills, digs 5), Daria Rodriquez (8 kills, 2 digs), Ann Marie Remmes (7 kill, 1 dig), Rachel Muisenga (2 kill, 24 assists, 5 digs), Katherine Mojica (2 kills), Caroline Doyle (6 digs), Jaci Budrek (8 digs), Kiara Zamar (7 digs), Annie Eschenbach (1 block), Caelin Abramic (9 assists, 3 d...
Hall has herself a ball as North tops Central in neighborhood rivalry
Kaitlyn Skowronski (7) was one of three Naperville Central players with 3 kills, but it wasn't enough Tuesday as the Redhawks fell to neighborhood rival Naperville North. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comEllie Hall turned the Naperville North gym into a house of horrors for Naperville Central on Tuesday.The 6-foot middle blocker seemed to be everywhere at once and the visiting Redhawks could never find a way out.Hall played like a girl on a mission, leading all players with 7 kills and 4 blocks to lead Nape...
There's something special about playing for your mom, and for moms coaching their daughters
Dakota's Tabytha Toelke likely would have finished in the top three on the IHSA all-time career kills list but for the pandemic-shortened season. The four-year starter led the state with 562 kills as a junior. https://youtu.be/RHMmGZ6fp4E By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comTheir hometowns are separated by hundreds of miles and they have never met, but Dakota’s Tabytha Toelke, Paris’ Emma Pinkston and Herrin’s Kelsey Jurich have a lot in common.All three volleyball stars are multisport athletes, team captains, outstanding students...
Glenbard West is going home (but in a good way); Lockport, Lake Park win
Sophomore Jakobi Lange (7) had 13 kills for Hinsdale Central, but it wasn't enough as Glenbard West prevailed, 25-21, 25-18, at the Hinsdale Central Sectional. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Glenbard West senior Danny Pasinski knew he was going to get a lot of work Tuesday against Hinsdale Central.The 6-foot-4 outside hitter was ready for it.“We knew from the scouting report that our outside was going to work a little bit more than our other positions tonight,” Pasinski said. “So I think I got ran a little bit more, which is nice.“I hit a load to...
Tuesday, March 30 results
Shepard lines up in preparation for the playing of the national anthem. Tuesday, March 30 resultsAltamont def. Tuscola 25-19, 25-21Tuscola (4-4 overall, 1-1 in the Central Illinois Conference): Kate Dean (2 digs, 10 kills), Amelia Bosch (3 aces, 1 dig, 3 kills), Kendyl Ring (2 aces, 9 digs, 2 kills), Marissa Russo (1 ace, 1 dig, 1 kill), Kerri Pierce (1 dig), Jessie Martin (1 ace, 5 digs, 18 assists), Reagan Wyrich (9 digs), Laney Cummings (2 digs, 2 kills), Hope Dietrich (0 digs).Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond def. Arcola 25-19, 19-25, 25...
