Antioch senior libero Hannah Benes (3), a South Dakota School of Mines & Technology recruit, passed the 1,000-dig mark for her high school career at the Hersey tournament last weekend. Tuesday, September 28 results Aquin def. Winnebago 25-18, 25-12Aquin (16-2 overall, 5-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (9 kills, 1 block, 2 aces), Ava Hiveley (5 kills, 1 block), Megan Holder (21 assists), Bentleah Stovall (5 kills), Hanna Pizzolato (10 digs, 3 aces). Barrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-14, 25-9Barrington (14...
'The sky's the limit' for Montini after Broncos beat Hononegah at McAuley
Montini punched its ticket to next year's Asics Challenge by defeating (Rockton) Hononegah to win the Mother McAuley Preview tournament. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comThere was no letdown for Montini.Playing in their first tournament title match since their only loss of the season, the Broncos hit on all cylinders and defeated (Rockton) Hononegah, 25-14, 25-13, Saturday in the title match of the Mother McAuley Preview.It was the 11th straight victory for Montini (16-1), which will now play in the ASICS Challenge Tournament next s...
Benet's Kenney, defense overcome Marist in state final-caliber ESCC title match
Benet players celebrate after defeating Marist, 23-25, 25-11, 25-22, in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Tournament championship match Wednesday in Lisle. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/u_Nl7ta4K-0 By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comBenet and Marist have combined to win the last three Class 4A state championships and six of the past nine.The two powers have built up a nice rivalry lately and were considered by many to be the two best teams in the state again this year.While the IHSA opted not to hold a state tourn...
Niles West ends the wait, rallies to defeat Niles North in crosstown rivalry game
Niles West celebrates with the trophy that goes to the winner of the annual rivalry game between West and Niles North. Waiting.Everyone was waiting.The fans were waiting. The bench was waiting. The coaches were waiting.Finally, trailing 22-18 in the second set and on the verge of being forced to a third set at home against rival Niles North, the real Niles West showed up.“The last seven points, we actually played how we know how to play,” said Niles West coach Stacy Roth. “We came alive. We started being smart, doing things we normally do …...
Thursday, September 16 results
Adriana Vassek (2) and Lyons are scheduled to compete in the Mother McAuley Preview Tournament this weekend. Thursday, September 16 resultsAquin def. Durand 25-23, 25-12Aquin (14-2 overall, 4-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (9 kills, 1 block, 15 digs), Ava Hiveley (6 kills, 14 digs), Megan Holder (16 assists, 3 kills, 2 blocks), Hanna Pizzolato (15 digs, 1 kill), Elyse Luecke (4 kills, 8 digs). Durand (9-3 overall, 2-1 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Elaina Nyen (16 assists), Allie Hughes (6 ...
Lets play two! Sandburg sweeps boys and girls doubleheader at WW South
Bill Schreier has had years of success coaching the girls and boys volleyball teams at Wheaton Warrenville South, but like several other area coaches, he's never had to do both at the same time. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) David Vales coaches the girls’ and the boys’ volleyball teams at Sandburg. Bill Schreier coaches the girls’ and the boys’ volleyball teams at Wheaton Warrenville South.So in his chaotic COVID-challenged conundrum of a high school sports season, why not, as the adage goes, “Kill two birds with one bus?” Sandburg and Wheaton ...
Asics Challenge hosted by Mother McAuley pools, brackets
Tuesday, April 6 results
Herrin improved to 9-1 with Monday's victory over Marion. (Photo by Kyle Quigley) Tuesday, April 6 resultsAddison Trail def. Downers Grove South 22-25, 25-20, 25-16Addison Trail (3-4 overall, 3-0 in the West Suburban Conference):Diana Villegas (2 kills, 2 blocks), Gia Napoli (2 aces, 7 digs), Jessica Villasnor (3 kills, 3 blocks), Juliana Nasti (1 ace, 1 block), Mariangely Velez (4 kills), Stephanie Petrbok (1 aces, 4 kills, 3 digs), Emilee Groer (3 aces), Mia Johnson (2 aces, 6 kills, 1 block, 6 digs).Barrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-15,...
Latin School seeks middle school coaches
Metamora still having fun after beating Morton for win No. 30 in a row
Metamora won its 30th consecutive match with help from 9 kills and 3 aces by 6-foot sophomore Esma Frieden (8). Attempting to block her during host Morton's 25-16, 27-25 loss Thursday were Kaitlyn Baumann (17) and Olivia Pippin (11). (Photo by Randy Sharer) Metamora setter Victoria Hall (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comMORTON – Metamora High School is taking a game of momentum – namely volleyball – and turning it into a multi-season game of success.The Redbirds ran their winning streak dating back...