Middle blocker Tristan Lindquist (9) and Naperville North lost Wednesday to Downers Grove North, 25-21, 25-19. Wednesday, April 27 resultsAlton Marquette def. Alton 25-18, 16-25, 30-28Benet Academy def. Metea Valley 25-17, 22-25, 25-18Benet Academy (16-8 overall, 2-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dominic Krzeczkowski (12 kills), Peter Shanley (11 kills), Drew Rogers (10 kills), James Buffardi (35 assists), Owen Oei (4 kills).Metea Valley (16-7 overall, 2-0 in the DuPage Valley Conference): Bartosz Chmielewski (6 kills, 3 block...
Byas, Lincoln-Way East take early control of conference race by beating Lockport
Lincoln-Way East, which handed Glenbard West its only loss this spring, has won the conference title three times since the Southwest Suburban Conference went to a single division alignment in 2017. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comJared Byas missed most of last season with tendinitis. This season, the Lincoln-Way East outside hitter hopes to help lead his team on another state finals run.Meanwhile, Byas did his part to make sure the Griffins win another Southwest Suburban Conference championship. He contributed 4 kills and 3 ...
Here is an updated list of USAV qualifiers from the Great Lakes Region/Illinois
(Updated 5/4) 1st Alliance 17 Silver went 7-2 and finished second in the 17 USA division at the Windy City National Qualifier to earn a bid to the 2022 USAV Girls Junior National Championship, June 23-July 4, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. USAV Qualified Teams (Updated May 4)2022 USAV Girls Junior National ChampionshipJune 23-July 4, 2022, Indianapolis, Indiana 17 Open1st Alliance 17 Gold (Northern Lights) 17 NationalAdversity G17 Adidas (Great Lakes Region) 17 USA1st Alliance 17 Silver (Windy City)Sky High Adidas 17 Elite (Windy...
Thursday, April 28 results
Oswego (far court) bounced back from its loss to Plainfield East on Tuesday by defeating Plainfield North Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Thursday, April 28 resultsBarrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-18, 25-14Barrington (22-2 overall, 7-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Jack O'Riordan (9 kills, 2 digs, 1 assist), Cole Hartke (2 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Caleb Rohlwing (4 kills, 2 blocks), Carsten Wegh (14 assists, 2 aces), Quinn Kozak (4 kills, 1 ace), Alex Zastawny (2 kills, 1 ace, 1 dig), Josue Jimenez (7 digs, 2 aces), Nick Oland (3 assist...
Saturday, April 30 tournament results
Hinsdale Central went 5-0 to win the York Tournament this weekend. Saturday, April 30 tournament scoresAt Lincoln-Way East Lockport def. Downers Grove North 25-15, 25-22 (quarterfinals)Glenbard West def. Lockport 25-21, 25-14 (semifinals)Lockport def. Lincoln-Way East 23-25, 25-20, 15-13 (third place)Lockport (20-4 overall) Matt Krzos (13 kills), Braeden Goebbert (7 kills, 3 blocks), Evan Dziadkowiec (29 assists), Kevin Rodriquez (16 digs).Lincoln-Way East (23-6 overall): Jared Byas (11 kills), Joey Glennon (6 ...
Tuesday, April 26 results
Conant (far court) took Barrington to three sets for the second time in two meetings this season, and for the second time, Barrington avoided its first Mid-Suburban West loss, 25-21, 21-25, 25-17. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, April 26 results Addison Trail def. Leyden 25-19, 21-25, 26-24 Leyden: Jakub Ochal (8 kills, 5 digs, 2 blocks), Alec Bunag (10 kills, 10 digs, 1 ace, 2 blocks), Angel Linares (17 assists, 2 aces, 3 digs, 1 kill).Leyden coach Amanda Jarosz: “It came down to a battle of game point in the end.”Alton def. Collinsvi...
It's the same old story … IHSA tournament an anti-climactic exercise in frustration
Occasionally, you get lucky and the two best teams in the state meet in the championship match. But neither top-ranked St. Francis nor No. 2 Marist even advanced to the 2021 quarterfinals after having to run a gauntlet in their respective sectionals. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Hey, boys volleyball fans, let’s play “Pick the Winner.”Can you pick the winner of the De La Salle sectional? Morton, Acero/Garcia, Acero/Soto, Catalyst/Maria, Cristo Rey Jesuit, De La Salle, Dunbar, Hancock, Horizon/Southwest,...
Monday, April 25 results
Monday, April 25 results Andrew def. Oak Lawn 25-23, 25-21Andrew (7-11 overall, 0-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Luke Spratt (7 kills, 1 ace), Sean Monahan (3 kills, 8 digs, 1 ace), Brandon Kulig (3 kills), TJ Dziekan (17 assists). Bolingbrook def. Joliet Catholic Academy 25-21, 25-17Bolingbrook (11-8 overall, 1-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Andy Stone (8 kills), Drew Sulima (3 kills, 2 blocks), Byron Montgomery (5 blocks), Evan Tran (3 aces), Connor Dmochowski (18 assists), Junior Nunez (4 digs).Fremd def. Bartlett 27-...
Friday, April 29 tournament results
Friday, April 29 tournament resultsAt Lincoln-Way East Friday's pool results (winners in gold) Lockport def. Brother Rice 25-23, 25-23Lockport (17-3 overall, 1-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Wade Welke (6 kills), Evan Dziadkowiec (16 assists, 5 digs, 2 aces), Ben Murdoch (2 blocks). Lockport def. St. Francis 25-23, 25-15Lockport (18-3 overall, 1-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Matthew Krzos (10 kills, 2 blocks), Josh Bluhm (6 kills), Evan Dziadkowiec (24 assists). Saturday's brackets At Yor...
High school careers come to a close for dozens of Illinois girls at USAV nationals
Fusion 18 Silver took just seven players to Phoenix due to illness, injury and other commitments, but went 6-2 in the 18 American division and placed 25th. The high school volleyball careers of dozens of players from Illinois ended last weekend at the 2022 USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona.And while there were no national championships to celebrate, each team had its own story of courage, determination, and ultimately, survival.Three local teams competed in the 18 Open division – Adversity G18 Adidas, 1st Alli...