Led by Liam O'Neill (14) and Trevor Powell (17), Glenbard West is back in familiar territory ... at the top of the boys volleyball rankings. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Where were you on Thursday, March 24? That was the day Lincoln-Way East defeated Glenbard West in both teams’ second match of the season, 22-25, 25-21, 25-23. A lot has changed since then. Actually, nothing has changed for Glenbard West. Since that day, the Hilltoppers have won 16 consecutive matches, including a 25-20, 25-15 victory over Marist in the finals of last...
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The Volleyball Institute/Illprepvb.com present the top 100 boys in the Class of 2022
Libero Paul Wyszynski of Glenbrook North and Sports Performance begins his fourth year as a starter for the defending IHSA champions. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Today, we rank the top 100 boys in the Class of 2022. Among those at the top of the list are Barrington’s 6-8 outside hitter and Ohio State recruit Jack O’Riordan, St. Ignatius’ 6-6 outside hitter Lucas Mack, who was second among all sophomores in kills last spring, and Loyola-Chicago recruit Ryan McElligott, a 6-5 setter/outside hitter from Mundelein.Also breaking the top 10 a...
Saturday, September 10 tournament results
St. Viator captured the crown at the West Chicago invite. Saturday, September 10 tournament results At Andrew Barrington def. St. Laurence 25-12, 25-14Barrington def. Richards 25-11, 25-12Barrington def. Oswego 23-25, 25-16, 15-11Barrington def. Marian Catholic 25-11, 25-10Barrington def. Lockport 16-25, 25-17, 25-17 (championship)Barrington (12-0 overall, 0-0 in the Mid-Suburban West) tournament statistics: Molly Kozak (34 digs, 14 service points, 6 aces), Jessica Horwath (47 kills, 55 digs, 21 service points, 10 aces), Gwen Adl...
Thursday, May 26 results
Bolingbrook's season came to an end Thursday with a 25-16, 25-16 loss to Lincoln-Way East at the Bolingbrook regional. IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentThursday, May 26 results (in bracket order)At De La Salle SectionalSaturday, May 28Match 1 at 2:00 p.m.: St. Ignatius (26-8) vs. Morton (22-10)Match 2 at 3:00 p.m.: St. Rita (27-10) vs. Whitney Young (23-7) Tuesday, May 31Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2, 6:00 p.m.At St. Rita RegionalMonday, May 23 Dunbar def. Kenwood 25-18, 25-22Hancock def. Phillips 25-8, 25-20Lindblom def...
Thursday, September 8 results
Wauconda broke into the win column Thursday by defeating Round Lake in its conference opener. Thursday, September 8 results Addison Trail def. Fenton 25-22, 25-12Addison Trail (4-11 overall, 0-1 in the West Suburban Gold): Stephanie Petrbok (1 ace, 9 kills, 3 digs, passed 2.20), Erica Severino (2 aces, 4 kills, 4 digs), Caitlin Muhr (17 assists, 2 digs), Itzel Gamboa (5 digs, passed 2.25).Aquin def. Lena-Winslow 25-23, 25-16Aquin (9-0 overall, 2-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (11 kills, 10 digs), Bentleah Stova...
Wednesday, March 30 results
Bolingbrook's Andy Stone tries to drive the ball past two Plainfield East defenders during the Bengals' 25-19, 22-25, 25-20 victory Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, March 30 results Belleville Althoff def. Alton 25-17, 25-17 Carmel def. Lake Forest 25-15, 25-20Carmel (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Keelen Douglas (7 kills), Tommy Sulfridge (2 kills), Carter Esteban (2 kills), Zach Marcheschi (2 kills), Will Niese (4 blocks), Dylan Franada (3 kills), Ryan Hogan (12 digs, 1 ace), Bobby Szamocki ...
Friday, September 2 tournament results
Oak Park-River Forest junior outside hitter Grace Nelson (11) and the Huskies won three times Friday at the Trier Summer's End Tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday, September 2 resultsAt Oregon(Freeport) Aquin Catholic def. (Lanark) Eastland 25-16, 25-11(Freeport) Aquin Catholic (3-0 overall, 0-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (8 kills, 2 aces), Ainsley Stovall (7 kills, 7 digs), Bentleah Stovall (5 kills, 4 digs), Megan Holder (21 assists, 3 digs, 2 blocks), Hanna Pizzolato (12 digs).(Freeport) Aquin C...
Presenting the latest Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girls Club Rankings
Club Fusion 18 Silver went 9-0 to win the 18 American division at the recent Winter Volleyball Championships at McCormick Place and earn a bid to the USAV Girls Junior National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorMaybe, it’s cold outside, but club volleyball is beginning to heat up.The initial Windy City Power League 18/17 Open Seeding Event wrapped up last weekend with only a few surprises, while SPVB 18 Elite flexed its muscle at the first Champions Cup event at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center.This...
Wednesday, May 4 results
Downers Grove North (near court) took Oak Park-River Forest to three sets Tuesday before falling 25-19, 23-25, 25-22. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, May 4 results Bartlett def. Huntley 25-13, 25-13 Belleville Althoff def. Father McGivney 25-15, 28-26Belleville Althoff (15-2 overall): Nick Jansen (14 kills), Tom Watson (8 kills), Teddy Orlet (28 assists). Belleville East def. St. Louis Lutheran South 25-10, 25-14, 25-10Belleville East (19-5 overall, 6-1 in the Southwestern Conference).Conant def. Fremd 25-17, 25-23Fremd (15-7 ov...