Montini's 5-11 freshman middle hitter Francesca Lorenzo is part of a young lineup that could challenge for another Class 2A championship this fall. On the home page is St. Charles North's outside hitter Haley Burgdorf, one of the leading attackers in the Class of 2026. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Today, we complete our look at some of the top players in Illinois by listing (alphabetically) players in the Class of 2026.The list features players who are making an impact on their high school varsity teams this fall – either in the starting r...
Glenbard West wins York summer league, but there's more to summer than that
Joliet West had a busy but productive summer, winning the summer league at UNO Volleyball Cub and a tournament hosted by Joliet Junior College. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSummertime, and the livin’ is easy … if you happen to be a spectator.Girls who only a few weeks ago turned in their club jerseys have been immersed in an endless series of high school summer camps, summer leagues, college camps, skill camps, college visits, family vacations, etc., etc. etc.Wednesday in Elmhurst, the schedule became slightly less frantic for the e...
Monday, September 26 results
Oswego East won the Prospect Invite on Saturday. Monday, September 26 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Monticello 25-15, 25-18Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (14-4 overall, 4-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Charley Condill (2 aces, 13 kills, 2 blocks, 7 digs), Mackenzie Condill (3 digs), Summer Melton (3 kills), Alisha Frederick (2 blocks, 6 digs, 22 assists), Ashley Seegmiller (2 aces, 2 kills, 1 block, 1 assist), Karaline Vanausdol (1 ace, 10 digs), Alayna Plank (1 ace, 2 kills, 1 block, 6 digs, 1 assist), Josie Hal...
Wednesday, April 6 results
Coach Nate Bornancin's shorthanded Naperville North Huskies fell to West Aurora in three sets on Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, April 6 resultsChicago Christian def. Nazareth Academy 25-17, 25-19Chicago Christian (7-2 overall, 1-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference): Jack Dryfhout (1 ace, 2 kills, 19 assists), Grant Veldman (4 aces, 7 kills, 1 assist), Nolan Krygsheld (1 ace, 5 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs), Pieter Lautenbach (5 kills, 3 digs).Glenbard West def. New Trier 25-15, 25-16Glenbard West (3-1 overall, 1-0 in the West Subur...
Lake Park tournament
Monday, May 9 results
Monday, May 9 resultsAndrew def. Willowbrook 25-21, 22-25, 25-23Andrew (8-17 overall, 0-4 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Phillip White (8 kills, 4 digs, 1 ace), Cian Collins (7 kills, 9 digs), Nathaniel Okewole (5 kills, 1 block), Johnny Arvanetes (22 assists).Brother Rice def. Loyola 25-22, 25-21Loyola (16-11 overall, 5-3 in the Chicago Catholic League Blue): Mark Gonzalez (4 kills, 3 blocks), Ben Trapp (8 kills), Colin Murray (7 kills), Ethan Hogg (3 blocks), Casey McMenamin (2 kills, 11 assists), Stef Kins (10 assists), Eddie Gleaso...
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...
Fremd invite round robin
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MVP Ellie White, Mother McAuley claim ASICS Challenge championship
Kate Goudreau (3) and St. Charles East defeated Nazareth, 25-16, 25-16, to win the Silver bracket at the ASICS Challenge hosted by Mother McAuley on Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“Just remember, stick to the plan,” said the Oz the Great and Powerful to Finley the monkey.“But the plan is you,” Finley replied.Whatever the plan was Saturday, Mother McAuley stuck to it. The result was the Mighty Macs’ sixth ASICS Challenge championship, and their first since the national championship team won it back in ...
Tuesday, March 22 results
Neighborhood rivals Downers Grove South (far court) and Downers Grove North tangled Tuesday at South with the hosts winning, 25-20, 27-25. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, March 22 results Argo def. Eisenhower 25-17, 25-19 Belleville East def. Granite City 25-9, 25-9 Chicago Christian def. Bremen 25-14, 25-21Chicago Christian (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference): Grant Veldman (4 aces, 8 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Nolan Krygsheld (2 aces, 6 kills, 2 blocks), Jack Dryfhout (16 assists, 1 block).Downers Grove South def. D...