Metea Valley's Bartosz Chmielewski (6) drives a kill past a Loyola defender during the Tiger Class at Wheaton Warrenville South. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comNolan Krygsheld earned his wings.The Chicago Christian rightside hitter had 13 kills and 5 blocks to help rally the Knights to an 18-25, 25-19, 25-18 victory over Riverside-Brookfield in a Metro Suburban Conference battle of unbeatens Tuesday in Palos Heights. Afterward, he was going to get 10 wings at Buffalo Wild Wings courtesy of Jeff Dryfh...
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 all in the genes for Wyszynski, Tiger Classic champion Glenbrook North
Lincoln-Way West's Logan Clarida (20) tries to drive the ball past Glenbrook North's Paul Wyszynski (10) and Grant Kosla (16) during Saturday's championship match of the Tiger Classic at Wheaton Warrenville South. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSomewhere, Grego Mendel, the father of modern genetics, is smiling. “It’s a funny story,” said Glenbrook North’s 5-8 Paul Wyszynski. “I got my vertical to 39 inches with only genetics. I eventually got it up to 43, 44 inches, and then I started working out and I haven...
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,...
Tuesday, April 19 results
Wheaton North (far court), which reached the Gold bracket semifinals last weekend at Wheaton Warrenville South, continued its winning ways Tuesday by defeating Lake Park. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, April 19 resultsBelleville Althoff def. Lindbergh 25-16, 22-25, 25-19, 25-11Bolingbrook def. West Chicago 25-17, 25-23West Chicago (4-10 overall, 1-1 in the Upstate Eight Conference): Krystian Roldan (10 assists, 3 kills), Gavin Hamilton (5 kills, 9 digs, 1 block), Brendan Sulit (10 digs, 1 ace), Bo Parker (2 blocks, 1 kill).Bolingbrook (...
2022 Richard Griesheim Invitational at Downers Grove South
Downers Grove South (far court) is the No. 2 seed and Downers Grove North (near court) is the No. 6 seed at the 2022 Richard Griesheim Invitational, which returns after a two-year hiatus this weekend at Downers Grove South. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday-Saturday, April 22-23Friday pool play schedule 1 vs. 2 at 5:00 p.m.1 vs. 3 at 6:30 p.m.2 vs. 3 at 8:00 p.m. ...
Barrington's O'Riordan is a rock for the (younger) ages on the Broncos' roster
Jack O'Riordan (19) has led Barrington to a 12-0 record this spring and is a top attacker for his club team, Adversity 18 Adidas, which is ranked No. 3 nationally. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorCharlie Spry would probably be dialing up Brian Urlacher for hair grooming tips if not for Jack O’Riordan.Barrington is seeded No. 1 at this weekend’s 2022 Tiger Classic at Wheaton Warrenville South, but the Broncos teetered on the edge in their opening set Thursday against Metea Valley. The Mustangs broke out to a 19-1...
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-...
2022 Palatine/Schaumburg Boys Volleyball Invitational
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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...