Hinsdale Central's Jakobi Lange (left) had a match-high 14 kills, but it was not enough as Marist defeated the Red Devils in three sets Tuesday in Hinsdale. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comLuke Brannigan got a second chance. This time, he put it away. Brannigan, a sophomore outside hitter, banged the match-winning kill as Marist scored the final 5 points and defeated Hinsdale Central, 25-20, 23-25, 25-22, in a match between two of the state’s top teams Tuesday in Hinsdale. “It felt pretty good, but I als...
Thursday, May 19 results
Plainfield East's Jace Milka (4) slips a kill past a pair of Hinsdale South defenders Saturday at the Richards tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 19 results Lincoln-Way East def. Chicago Christian 25-18, 25-19Lincoln-Way East (29-6 overall, 8-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Jerry Moylan (26 assists), Jared Byas (8 kills, 10 digs), Tyler Walenga (8 kills), Jon Guch (7 kills), Jordan Hicks (6 kills).Lockport def. Homewood-Flossmoor 25-11, 25-20Lockport (27-8 overall, 5-3 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Evan D...
Friday, April 29 tournament results
Friday, April 29 tournament resultsAt Lincoln-Way East Friday's pool results (winners in gold) Lockport def. Brother Rice 25-23, 25-23Lockport (17-3 overall, 1-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Wade Welke (6 kills), Evan Dziadkowiec (16 assists, 5 digs, 2 aces), Ben Murdoch (2 blocks). Lockport def. St. Francis 25-23, 25-15Lockport (18-3 overall, 1-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Matthew Krzos (10 kills, 2 blocks), Josh Bluhm (6 kills), Evan Dziadkowiec (24 assists). Saturday's brackets At Yor...
Lincoln-Way East rolls; Glenbard West, Libertyville, Downers South also win
Jared Byas had 7 kills as Lincoln-Way East defeated O'Fallon in an IHSA quarterfinal Friday at Hoffman Estates. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/wj6tTrxOdyQ By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comJerry Moylan knows he has a great responsibility as the setter of the Lincoln-Way East volleyball team.His hitters make his job a lot easier.Moylan passed out 19 assists and the Griffins used a balanced attack to topple O'Fallon, 25-17, 25-23, in an IHSA quarterfinal match Friday at Hoffman Estates. Making its sixth state quarter...
Glenbard East Springfest 2022
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19th Annual Warren Blue Devils Invitational
Gavin Swartz gets in on the family fun as Glenbard West wins IHSA championship
Liam O'Neill (14) had a pair of kills in the semifinal as Glenbard West defeated Libertyvillle, 25-21, 25-13, on its way to its fourth IHSA championship. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/1QfZHq8kMU4 By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhen Glenbard West won the first of its three consecutive IHSA championships in 2015, 6-foot-5 middle hitter Parker Swartz contributed 7 kills, 3 digs and a block to the Hilltoppers’ 25-15, 25-13 victory over Vernon Hills in the title match.Meanwhile, the volleyball career of middle brother Ryan...
High school careers come to a close for dozens of Illinois girls at USAV nationals
Fusion 18 Silver took just seven players to Phoenix due to illness, injury and other commitments, but went 6-2 in the 18 American division and placed 25th. The high school volleyball careers of dozens of players from Illinois ended last weekend at the 2022 USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona.And while there were no national championships to celebrate, each team had its own story of courage, determination, and ultimately, survival.Three local teams competed in the 18 Open division – Adversity G18 Adidas, 1st Alli...
Saturday, May 14 tournament results
Nathan Grutza (5) and Plainfield East defeated Hinsdale South to win the Richards tournament Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, May 14 resultsAt Richards Bulldogs InviteFriday’s results Pool ALyons Township def. Stagg 24-26, 25-23, 15-13Lyons Township def. Richards 25-15, 25-16Richards def. Stagg 25-20, 25-21Pool BPlainfield East def. Hinsdale South 27-25, 25-15Plainfield East def. Morton 25-14, 25-20Hinsdale South def. Morton 25-16, 25-14Pool CDowners Grove North def. Wheaton Warrenville South 22-25, 25-13, 15-7Downers Grove No...
Saturday, May 28 results
Oswego's Michael Pettke (4) tries to beat the block of Downers Grove South's Mason Kolar (8) during the Mustangs' sectional win Saturday at Hinsdale Central. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) IHSA Boys High School Volleyball TournamentThursday, May 26 results (in bracket order)At De La Salle SectionalSaturday, May 28St. Ignatius def. Morton 25-16, 18-25, 28-26St. Ignatius (27-8 overall): Lucas Mack (24 kills).Whitney Young def. St. Rita 15-25, 25-21, 32-30 Tuesday, May 31St. Ignatius (27-8) vs. Whitney Young (24-7), 6:00 p.m.At St. Rita Regional...