Gavin Swartz gets in on the family fun as Glenbard West wins IHSA championship

Liam O'Neill (14) had a pair of kills in the semifinal as Glenbard West defeated Libertyvillle, 25-21, 25-13, on its way to its fourth IHSA championship. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/1QfZHq8kMU4 By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhen Glenbard West won the first of its three consecutive IHSA championships in 2015, 6-foot-5 middle hitter Parker Swartz contributed 7 kills, 3 digs and a block to the Hilltoppers’ 25-15, 25-13 victory over Vernon Hills in the title match.Meanwhile, the volleyball career of middle brother Ryan...

Lincoln-Way East rolls; Glenbard West, Libertyville, Downers South also win

Jared Byas had 7 kills as Lincoln-Way East defeated O'Fallon in an IHSA quarterfinal Friday at Hoffman Estates. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/wj6tTrxOdyQ By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comJerry Moylan knows he has a great responsibility as the setter of the Lincoln-Way East volleyball team.His hitters make his job a lot easier.Moylan passed out 19 assists and the Griffins used a balanced attack to topple O'Fallon, 25-17, 25-23, in an IHSA quarterfinal match Friday at Hoffman Estates. Making its sixth state quarter...

Saturday, June 4 results

Lincoln-Way East junior Tyler Walenga (4) had 9 kills in the Griffins' 25-17, 25-16 semifinal victory over Downers Grove South Saturday at Hoffman Estates. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentIHSA Finals at Hoffman EstatesSaturday’s resultsChampionshipGlenbard West def. Lincoln-Way East 25-16, 25-18Glenbard West (39-3): Gavin Swartz (7 kills, 4 digs, 2 blocks), Parker Moorhead (6 kills, 1 block), Liam O’Neill (4 kills, 1 block), Danny Dorsey (5 kills, 1 ace, 4 digs, 3 blocks), Trevor Powell (2 kills, 18 assis...