Downers Grove South's Matt Molnar and the Mustangs advanced to the sectional final at Hinsdale Central against the host Red Devils by defeating Oswego on Saturday. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhen preparing his remarks for the team’s banquet last week, Barrington coach Charlie Spry asked outside hitter Jack O’Riordan about his favorite memory from the 6-foot-8 senior’s four years in the program.“He said his favorite memory was going to the state tournament as a freshman and watching the varsity play,” Spry...
Maine West reaches heights not heard of since Jordan's second coming with the Bulls
Maine West honored its nine seniors before Tuesday's game against visiting Maine East. The Warriors' 22-25, 25-26, 25-17 victory was the team's 24th of the season, tying the school record set in 1995. https://youtu.be/OVrNPGczPFc By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor1995. A year to remember.Windows 95 was released. The space shuttle “Atlantis” docked with the Russian Mir Space Station. The Dow Jones hit 5,117. Gas was $1.09 a gallon. And Michael Jordan hung up his baseball cleats and returned to the Chicago Bulls, eventually leading t...
Student tops master as Lexington upsets previously unbeaten El Paso-Gridley
Lexington players rush the court after they complete their victory over previously unbeaten El Paso-Gridley. (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comEL PASO – Back when Kelli Aho was the star setter for Coach Andi Hardwick’s 2010 IHSA Class 1A championship team at Heyworth, the two could read each other’s minds.On Thursday, that was still true as the Aho-coached Lexington Lady Minutemen upset the previously unbeaten Hardwick-coached El Paso-Gridley Titans, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19.“It’s always fun seeing her,” said Aho, wh...
Thursday, September 15 results
Vandalia and Greenville got together to "Volley for a Cure" on Thursday. Vandalia won the match, but the big winner was the fight against cancer. Thursday, September 15 results Alton def. Collinsville 25-21, 26-24Alton (8-6 overall, 1-3 in the Southwestern Conference).Aquin def. Durand 25-18, 21-25, 25-22Durand (13-5-1 overall, 3-1 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Rhiannon Robertson (9 kills, 11 digs), Rachel Nevdal (15 digs), Addy King (13 assists), Lexie Montalvan (4 kills), Cailyn Lane (3 blocks).Aquin (15-1 overall, 4-0 ...
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Tuesday, September 13 results
Mother McAuley players were entitled to do a little chest-bumping after the Mighty Macs won the Louisville Invitational Volleyball Tournament last weekend. Tuesday, September 13 results Addison Trail def. Leyden 27-29, 25-18, 25-20Leyden: Emily Stewart (5 aces, 17 assists), Rebecca Reith (5 kills).Addison Trail (5-11 overall, 1-1 in the West Suburban Gold): Stephanie Petrbok (11 kills, 18 digs, passed 2.5), Erica Severino (8 kills, 13 digs, passed 2.44), Caitlin Muhr (5 kills, 18 assists, 5 digs), Itzel Gamboa (11 digs, passed 2.04), Ria...
Thursday, May 12 results
Thursday, May 12 resultsBartlett def. South Elgin 25-22, 28-26Bartlett (24-5 overall, 7-1 in the Upstate Eight Conference).South Elgin (22-8 overall, 6-1 in the Upstate Eight Conference).Benet def. Nazareth Academy 25-13, 25-14Benet (24-9 overall, 6-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference).Bolingbrook def. Lincoln-Way West 25-21, 25-21Lincoln-Way West (19-13 overall, 2-3 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Connor Jaral (9 kills), Brian Lynch (6 kills), Connor Studer (2 kills), Garrett Konopack (10 assists), Andrew Tomaszewski (6 assists)...
Tuesday, September 27 results
Washington's win over Sterling on Monday marked head coach Kary Dowling's 400th career victory. Tuesday, September 27 resultsAlleman def. United Township 25-15, 25-22Alleman (4-11 overall, 1-7 in the Western Big Six): Megan Hulke (1 block, 15 assists, 3 digs), Carson Wendt (5 kills, 1 block), Clair Hulke (8 kills, 2 blocks, 2 assists, 6 digs), Gaby Bazaldua (2 kills), Rhyca Fullerlove (2 kills, 1 block), Genesis Reyes (5 digs), Iris Reynolds (1 ace, 4 kills, 2 digs), Sasha Cornillaud (2 aces, 5 digs), Tyla Thomas (6 digs).Arthur Lovington-A...
Benet turns up the pressure, rallies to beat Lyons for ninth Wheaton Classic title
Benet outside hitter Gabija Staniskis redirects a kill past a pair of Wheaton Warrenville South defenders during quarterfnal play Saturday at the Wheaton Classic. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorBenet Academy’s girls were anxious to wrap up play Saturday at the Wheaton Classic with homecoming festivities ongoing at the school’s Lisle campus.But all that went out the window after the Redwings dropped the first set of the championship match to No. 1 seed Lyons Township.“After we lost the first set, we knew homeco...