St. Ignatius College Prep's Lucas Mack (pictured with his dad, Brian) had 10 kills, 2 blocks and an ace to lead the Wolfpack to their first-ever sectional championship Tuesday. IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentIHSA Finals at Hoffman EstatesFriday, June 3Match 1 at 10:30 a.m.: St. Ignatius (28-8) vs. Glenbard West (36-3)Match 2 at 11:30 a.m.: Libertyville (22-13) vs. Oak Park-River Forest (25-8)Match 3 at 1:00 p.m.: Lincoln-Way East (33-6) vs. O'Fallon (25-8-1)Match 4 at 2:00 p.m.: New Trier (28-7) vs. Downers Grove South (33-5)Sa...
Showdowns are set: Glenbard West vs. Barrington, Marist vs. Lincoln-Way East
Downers Grove South's Matt Molnar and the Mustangs advanced to the sectional final at Hinsdale Central against the host Red Devils by defeating Oswego on Saturday. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhen preparing his remarks for the team’s banquet last week, Barrington coach Charlie Spry asked outside hitter Jack O’Riordan about his favorite memory from the 6-foot-8 senior’s four years in the program.“He said his favorite memory was going to the state tournament as a freshman and watching the varsity play,” Spry...
Saturday, May 28 results
Oswego's Michael Pettke (4) tries to beat the block of Downers Grove South's Mason Kolar (8) during the Mustangs' sectional win Saturday at Hinsdale Central. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentThursday, May 26 results (in bracket order)At De La Salle SectionalSaturday, May 28St. Ignatius def. Morton 25-16, 18-25, 28-26St. Ignatius (27-8 overall): Lucas Mack (24 kills).Whitney Young def. St. Rita 15-25, 25-21, 32-30 Tuesday, May 31St. Ignatius (27-8) vs. Whitney Young (24-7), 6:00 p.m.At St. Rita Regional...
Oswego's Allen gets in Downers North's way; New Trier, Lockport move on
New Trier rallied after dropping the first set to defeat Maine South, 19-25, 25-19, 25-22, for the regional title at Maine South. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comLindenwood recruit Ian Schuller has come through hundreds of times for Downers Grove North this season.He’s as reliable a hitter as you will find at the high school level.But even a mailman would have trouble delivering if Oswego’s Reshawn Allen was standing in the way.Allen has recorded 101 blocks this season, an astounding amount for any player, especially one his size. Th...
Thursday, May 26 results
Bolingbrook's season came to an end Thursday with a 25-16, 25-16 loss to Lincoln-Way East at the Bolingbrook regional. IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentThursday, May 26 results (in bracket order)At De La Salle SectionalSaturday, May 28Match 1 at 2:00 p.m.: St. Ignatius (26-8) vs. Morton (22-10)Match 2 at 3:00 p.m.: St. Rita (27-10) vs. Whitney Young (23-7) Tuesday, May 31Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2, 6:00 p.m.At St. Rita RegionalMonday, May 23 Dunbar def. Kenwood 25-18, 25-22Hancock def. Phillips 25-8, 25-20Lindblom def...
Wednesday, May 25 results
Downers Grove North (near court) moved one step closer to a rematch with Downers Grove South (far court) by advancing to the regional final with a 28-26, 25-17 win over Neuqua Valley on Wednesday, (Photo by Dave Ruggles) IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentWednesday, May 25 results (in bracket order)At De La Salle SectionalAt St. Rita RegionalMonday, May 23 Dunbar def. Kenwood 25-18, 25-22Hancock def. Phillips 25-8, 25-20Lindblom def. Noble/UIC 27-25, 20-25, 25-20Tuesday, May 24St. Rita def. Dunbar 25-6, 25-7Hancock def. Lindblo...
Kehoe is key to Oswego's comeback; Downers North rides Schuller past Neuqua
Oswego's Anthony Ramirez (6) had 4 kills in the Panthers' regional semifinal win over Naperville North in a Downers Grove North regional semifinal Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSometimes it takes more than a powerful outside hitter or a strong blocking middle making play after play to turn a match around.Sometimes it takes a 5-foot-6 defensive specialist.After his team dropped an error-plagued first set to Naperville North, Oswego 5-6 junior Connor Kehoe toed the service line to begin the second.B...
Late for graduation? 'No way,' says Tomaszewski. Lockport also advances
Logan Clarida (20) and his Lincoln-Way West teammates will meet Lockport for a regional title Thursday after they defeated Plainfield North in a semifinal Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comDon't be late!Andrew Tomaszewski made sure the Lincoln-Way West seniors weren't to their graduation.Tomaszewski, a senior setter, served an ace on match point as the Warriors avenged a season-opening loss to Plainfield North by toppling the Tigers, 25-22, 25-23, Tuesday in the opening semifinal of the Lockport Regiona...
Tuesday, May 24 results
The high school careers of these Wheaton Warrenville South seniors ended Tuesday in a 25-13, 25-17 loss to Hinsdale Central. IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentTuesday, May 24 results (in bracket order)At De La Salle SectionalAt St. Rita RegionalMonday, May 23 Dunbar def. Kenwood 25-18, 25-22Hancock def. Phillips 25-8, 25-20Lindblom def. Noble/UIC 27-25, 20-25, 25-20Tuesday, May 24St. Rita def. Dunbar 25-6, 25-7Hancock def. Lindblom 25-23, 25-18Thursday, May 26St. Rita vs. Hancock, 6:00 p.m.At Cristo Rey Jesuit RegionalMonday, Ma...
Monday, May 23 tournament results
Morton (20-10), seeded No. 4 in the DeLaSalle sectional, will play the winner of the Noble/Mansueto vs. Catalyst/Maria game Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Catalyst/Maria. IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentMonday, May 23 results (in bracket order)At De La Salle Sectional At St. Rita RegionalDunbar def. Kenwood 25-18, 25-22Hancock def. Phillips 25-8, 25-20Lindblom def. Noble/UIC 27-25, 20-25, 25-20 At Cristo Rey Jesuit RegionalJuarez def. Tilden 25-23, 25-7Jones def. Horizon/Southwest 25-7, 25-13Cristo Rey Jesuit def. Hyde Park 25-1...