Elgin Academy finished second at the tournament hosted by (Chicago) Intrinsic Charter Downtown last weekend. Monday September 12 results Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond def. Sullivan 25-13, 25-22Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (5-4 overall, 1-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Charley Condill (3 aces, 8 kills, 1 block, 7 digs), Mackenzie Condill (2 digs), Summer Melton (1 kill, 1 dig), Alisha Frederick (1 ace, 1 kill, 2 digs, 19 assists), Maggie Benedict (1 block), Ashley Seegmiller (1 aces, 2 kills, 2 digs), Karaline Vanausdol (5 di...
Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year preparing for freshman year at Penn State
Nazareth graduate Katie Hurta changed her college plans in February and opted to play for former Mother McAuley great Katie Schumacher-Cawley at Penn State. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Katie Hurta helped to lead her Nazareth team past Belvidere North in the IHSA Class 3A championship match last November. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comIndiana’s loss is Pennsylvania’s gain.A year ago, Katie Hurta was preparing for her senior season at Nazareth. In the 12 months that followed, much has happened, including a decision by the 2021-22 Ga...
Naperville North celebrates Urban's 500th win, beats WW South for victory No. 501
Six-foot-5 middle hitter Ava Bogan (7) and the Loyola Ramblers, who lost to Glenbrook South, 25-19, 25-23, in the semifinals of the New Trier tournament Saturday, turned the tables on the Titans Wednesday, defeating Glenbrook South, 25-23, 23-25, 26-24. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comNaperville North coach Jennifer Urban recorded her 500th career victory when the Huskies beat Rolling Meadows on Friday.The Huskies recognized the achievement with a brief announcement on Wednesday, then went out and got Ur...
Metea Valley's Hutson exits loss to Benet after suffering right shoulder injury
Metea Valley's Kira Hutson (far left), who led the Mustangs to an IHSA Class 4A championship last fall, exited Monday's game against Benet Academy after her right shoulder popped out and back in after diving for a ball in ther back row during the first set. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorBenet Academy’s 6-3 junior outside hitter Ava Novak was looking forward to Monday’s meeting with defending IHSA Class 4A champion Metea Valley and 6-5 Florida recruit Kira Hutson.“We want to get the best competition we can,” N...
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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...
Barrington rolls to Jacobs title; Glenbrook South stays perfect as summer ends
Willowbrook outside hitter Natalie Cipriano (1) and her teammates reached the cxhampionship match of their own tournament Saturday, but Metea Valley stoped the Warriors in the finale of the eight-team tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAbout 30 miles separated Barrington and Glenbrook South at their respective tournaments Saturday.In eight weeks or so – should history repeat itself – that distance could be measured in feet.Barrington, which ousted Glenbrook South, 25-21, 25-18, from the IHSA Class 4A ...
Tuesday, August 23 results
Batavia opened its 2022 season Tuesday by defeating West Aurora. Tuesday, August 23 resultsAnnawan def. (Rock Island) Alleman 25-19, 25-20Alleman (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the Western Bix Six): Ashley Wood (1 kill, 3 digs), Megan Hulke (3 assists, 2 digs), Carson Wendt (2 kills, 3 blocks), Audrey Erickson (1 kill, 2 blocks), Clair Hulke (4 kills, 2 blocks), Rhyca Fullerlove (1 block), Yesenia Sieber-Casco (2 aces, 2 assists), Genesis Reyes (1 assist, 4 digs), Iris Reynolds (1 ace, 1 kill, 4 blocks, 1 dig), Miracle Martensen (2 digs), Sasha Com...
Wednesday, September 7 results
The Hoffman Estates bench shows that it knows how to celebrate a point. (photo bt Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, September 7 results Barrington def. Rolling Meadows 25-8, 25-10Barrington (7-0 overall, 0-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Molly Kozak (3 digs, 9 service points, 4 aces), Jessica Horwath (4 kills, 3 digs, 9 service points), Gwen Adler (11 assists), Jenna Meitzler (1 assist, 5 kills, 4 digs, 2 blocks), Colette Garrels (1 dig), Sarah Jensen (4 aces, 13 service points, 3 digs), Berkeley Ploder (1 block, 2 kills), Hope Regas (5 kills), Syd...
(Almost) everything you need to know about the 2022 girls' season from A-L
Lincolnwood returns six of its top eight players from last season's 32-6-1 campaign that ended with a 25-17, 25-19 loss to Brown County in a Class A sectional semifinal. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe real fun begins tomorrow, so today Illprepvb.com takes a look at some of the teams and players who will be gracing gymnasiums throughout Illinois this fall with their athleticism, cohesiveness and determination. Due to the number of teams responding to our request for information and the amount of information we have gathered, we ...