Montini's Jordan Heatherly (16) was recently recognized for registering her 1,000th career assist. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, September 29 results Aquin def. Dakota 25-17, 25-13Aquin (19-1 overall, 7-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (6 kills, 3 digs), Bentleah Stovall (6 kills, 1 block), Ainsley Stovall (3 kills, 6 digs), Megan Holder (18 assists, 2 kills), Hanna Pizzolato (13 digs).Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Broadlands Heritage 25-15, 25-8Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (16-4 overall, 5-0 in th...
Hersey Tournament
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Marist is right back where they (almost) started from in Michio/Illprepvb rankings
Can Sandburg spring some upsets in the IHSA tournament like it did by beating Lyons for fifth place at Richards? (Photo by Dave Ruggles) In the immortal words of The Great One, “And away we go.” The IHSA tournament kicks off Monday at 32 regional sites across Illinois. Leading the hopefuls is Marist, which returns to the No. 1 ranking after a three-week absence following its victory over Glenbard West on May 12.Unlike most regular-season tournaments that afford the better teams a greater opportunity to meet further down the bracket t...
Monday, March 21 results
Monday, March 21 results Downers Grove North def. Naperville Central 25-23, 25-16Downers Grove North (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Suburban Silver): Ian Schuller (8 kills), Theo Pawlik (5 kills), Grant Hernderson (16 assists), Ben Koncel (9 assists).Naperville Central (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the DuPage Valley Conference): Lucas Johnson (4 kills).Downers Grove South def. Wheaton Warrenville South 25-12, 25-15Downers Grove South (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Suburban Gold): Colin Mason (10 assists), Max Barbeau (5 digs), Matthew Molnar (5 kills,...
Monday, October 10 results
After going 1-4 at last weekend's Scholastic Cup tournament at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora, Edwardsville and freshman Ciara Cunningham (10) will try to start a long winning streak Tuesday when Alton visits. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, October 10 results Champaign Central def. Washington 25-2, 25-19Washington (13-12 overall, 3-7 in the Mid-Illini Conference).Champaign Central (19-7 overall, 8-0 n the Big Twelve Conference).Effingham St. Anthony def. Vandalia 25-15, 25-19Vandalia (15-12-1 overall, 2-3 in the South Centr...
Thursday, May 5 results
Nick Kujalowicz (2), Carter Lyons (15) and Hinsdale Central were scheduled to visit crossotwn rival HInsdale South Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Thursday, May 5 results Barrington def. Schaumburg 25-21, 25-11Barrington (28-2 overall, 9-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Jack O'Riordan (8 kills, 6 digs, 2 aces, 1 block), Caleb Rohling (8 kills), Carsten Wegh (17 assists, 1 kill, 1 ace, 1 block, 2 digs), Quinn Kozak (8 kills, 3 digs), Josh Lau (1 block), Marc Gryzlo (2 aces, 2 digs), Evan Jackson (1 kill), Adrian Wu (3 assists, 1 ace), Nic...
Wednesday, November 2 IHSA sectional final results
(Freeport) Aquin defeated Galena to punch its ticket to the Harvest Christian Class 1A Supersectional Friday against Grant Park. Wednesday, November 2 Sectional Championship Results (in bracket order)Class 1A(Elgin) Harvest Christian SupersectionalMilford SectionalGrant Park def. Cissna Park 25-19, 26-24Cissna Park (28-7 overall, 10-2 in the Vermilion Valley Conference).Grant Park (28-10 overall, 8-1 in the River Valley Conference).Pecatonica SectionalAquin def. Galena 25-14, 25-19Aquin (38-1 overall, 12-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini C...
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,...
Richards Bulldog Invitational
Alderson Broaddus University to host prospect clinic August 27-28
Alderson Broaddus men's volleyball coach Chuck Shoemaker. About Alderson Broaddus UniversityFor 150 years, Alderson Broaddus University, as an independent institution of higher learning, has been providing a quality education for its students. Overlooking the picturesque Tygart River Valley in Philippi, West Virginia, Alderson Broaddus University students learn and grow in a faith-based community affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and the West Virginia Baptist Convention. As a health-related and professional educa...