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...
Tuesday, May 17 results
Lyons' Sam Levinson (8) slaps a kill past a pair of Sandburg defenders Saturday at the Richards tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 17 results Benet def. Marian Catholic 25-17, 25-15Benet (25-9 overall, 7-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Owen Oei (6 kills), Drew Rogers (5 kills, 10 digs), Peter Shanley (6 kills), James Buffardi (4 kills, 9 digs), Kovas Neverauskas 6 kills), Ryan Treacy (2 aces, 2 kills), Jimmy Karnick (4 digs, 1 kill).Chicago Christian def. St. Edward 25-14, 25-21Chicago Christian (25-4 overall, ...
Benet, Rogers get the last word against Glenbard East, and the word is … 'Ole!'
Glenbard East's Trevor Real (6) smashed 10 kills Wednesday against visiting Benet, but the visitors prevailed in three sets. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.com As Benet’s resident artist, Drew Rogers was put in charge of designing T-shirts for the Redwings’ senior night.It was a way for the Maryville University-bound outside hitter to demonstrate that his creativity is not limited to the volleyball court.“I was like, ‘What’s our slogan for the year?’” Rogers said. “It’s got to be, ‘Ole.’”The Redwings began...
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...
Marist adds a little variety to its attack, turns the tables on Glenbard West
Danny Dorsey (16, far right) returned to the Glenbard West lineup Thursday after siitting out last weekend's Northside Classic with an ankle injury and led the Hilltoppers with 7 kills, but it was Marist that won the rematch of the Smack Attack finale. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comVolleyball is all about making adjustments.Marist made them. The RedHawks, ranked No. 2 in the Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys Rankings, avenged an earlier loss to top-ranked Glenbard West and came away with a 25-21, 25-23 v...
Monday, May 2 results
Rockford Boylan will try to extend its modest win streak to three when it hosts Rockford Auburn on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, May 2 resultsBarrington def. Palatine 25-17, 25-16Barrington (26-2 overall, 8-0 in the Mid Suburban League Conference): Cole Hartke (8 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 1 block, 2 digs), Caleb Rohling (2 kill, 1 blocks, 3 digs), Carsten Wegh (15 assists, 1 kill, 4 aces, 9 digs), Quinn Kozak (3 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 3 digs), Alex Zastawny (6 kills, 4 digs), Marc Gryzlo (13 digs), Evan Jackson (5 kills), Adrian W...
Tuesday, May 31 results
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...
Lemont's goal? Put a plaque on the wall. Meanwhile, Tinley Park seeks elusive 'W'
Lemont improved to 16-8 overall and 7-0 in the South Suburban Conference with its win over Tinley Park on Tuesday. But the end game is a regional championship. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorChristine Zogata took over the boys’ volleyball program at Lemont six years ago with the idea of turning the team into a consistent winner, much as she has done with the girls’ program that has enjoyed several 30-win seasons and won a number of regional championships.Of course, it helps when some members of the boys’ team have sisters who play vo...
Friday, May 13 tournament results
At Vernon Hills Cougar Classic Friday's pool resultsBlue poolHononegah def. Joliet Central 25-9, 25-9Hononegah def. Vernon Hills 25-22, 25-19Hononegah def. Montini 25-13, 25-13Vernon Hills def. Montini 25-9, 25-21Vernon Hills def. Joliet Central 25-14, 25-14Montini def. Joliet Central 25-17, 25-12 Silver poolGlenbrook South def. Rockford Auburn 25-13, 25-15Glenbrook South def. Carmel 25-19, 25-14Glenbrook South def. Plainfield South 25-15, 25-17Carmel def. Plainfield South 25-21, 25-20Carmel def. Rockford Auburn 25-12, 25-16Plainfield So...
Friday, May 20 results
Friday, May 20 resultsMundelein def. Grayslake Central 25-22, 25-16Mundelein (24-8 overall, 6-1 in the North Suburban Conference): Tyler Vrska (9 digs, 1 assist), Pablo Escobar (1 ace, 1 dig), Matthew Kawa (1 ace, 9 assists), Quentin Wright (2 kills, 1 dig), Samay Prajapati (1 kill, 1 block, 3 digs, 1 assist), Ryan McElligott (8 kills, 2 blocks, 5 aces, 2 digs, 11 assists), Martin Sahagun (2 kills, 1 dig), Jordan Schneckloth (7 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs), August Holsman (2 kills, 2 digs). Sandburg def. Providence 25-27, 25-20, 25-15Sandburg (18-17 ...