The Crimson Classic Volleyball Invite hosted by Plainfield North and sponsored by Illprepvb.com will be played this coming August at the Great Lakes Volleybal Center in Aurora, which features 12 air-conditioned courts and can accomodate the entire tournament under one roof. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) We’re moving (but not too far).The 2022 Illprepvb.com Crimson Classic Varsity Volleyball Invite will be held at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora on Friday-Saturday, August 26-27.Plainfield North is still running the tournament, but...
Watkins remembers, rallies Lyons Township past Lockport at Argo Invite
Led by Joe Watkins (18, back row, third from left), Lyons defeated Lockport to win the Argo Invite Saturday in Summit. https://youtu.be/Ra4abzYr-SU By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorJoe Watkins’ memory might be a little hazy, but there’s nothing wrong with his game.With Lyons trailing Lockport 15-13 midway through the third set of the Argo Invite championship match, Watkins strung together three successive kills to ignite a 12-8 closing run that gave the boys in royal blue and gold a 25-23, 15-25, 25-23 victory and the tournament ti...
Monday, May 16 results
Alton honored libero Tate Sumpter (3), middle hitter Markus Jones (14) and rightside/outside hitter Vann Hall (8) Monday during senior night festivities. Sumpter, who ranks 39th in a senior class of 510 students, was recently named the school's student-athlete of the month. Monday, May 16 results Belleville Althoff def. Alton 25-15, 25-14Belleville Althoff (21-3 overall).Alton (5-17 overall, 0-8 in the Southwestern Conference).Belleville West def. Granite City 25-5, 26-24Bellleville West (11-13 overall, 4-6 in the Southwestern Conferen...
Thunderbolts extinguish the Cardinals' candles with an explosion of aces
Plainfield North (far court) travels to Homewood-Flossmoor Tuesday while Glenbard West (near court) entertains Oak Park-River Forest. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWith Southwest Suburban Conference play opening next week, the Andrew boys’ volleyball team knows it has to bring its A game.Well, to tune up, the Thunderbolts brought their A game -- as in aces – Monday against Eisenhower. Defensive specialist Drew Schissler served six of them and Andrew had 11 aces overall during its 25-8, 25-11 victory over the...
Thursday, March 24 results
Downers Grove South defeated Naperville North in the Huskies' season opener Thursday in Naperville. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, March 24 results Chicago Christian def. Tinley Park 25-12, 25-17Chicago Christian (3-0 overall, 0-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference): Jack Dryfhout (5 aces, 2 kills, 1 block, 17 assists), Nolan Krygsheld (6 kills, 2 digs), Ian Faber (4 kills, 2 blocks).Tinley Park (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the South Suburban Conference). Downers Grove South def. Naperville North 25-16, 21-25, 25-12Naperville North (0-1 overall...
Tuesday, May 10 results
Sophomore Jack Mally (12) had 10 kills for Geneva Tuesday, but Wheaton North prevailed, 25-19, 20-25, 25-20, in a DuKane Conference match in Wheaton. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 10 results Barrington def. Palatine 25-18, 25-16Barrington High School (32-2 overall, 10-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Jack O'Riordan (6 kills, 2 digs, 4 aces), Cole Hartke (10 kills, 4 digs, 2 aces), Caleb Rohling (3 kills, 1 dig), Carsten Wegh (14 assists, 3 kills, 2 aces, 2 digs), Josh Lau (2 digs, 1 assist), Marc Gryzlo (7 digs, 1 ace)...
Glenbard West is best at East; Red Devils have fun, drop Dukes at York
Hinsdale Central's Carter Lyons delivers one of his 10 kills against York Saturday in Elmhurst. (Phiotos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comGlenbard West is ready for all challengers.The top-ranked Hilltoppers showed that by handing Indiana's top-ranked team, Roncalli (Indianapolis, Indiana) its first loss of the season, 25-23, 25-23, Saturday in the title match of the 30th Annual Lincoln-Way East Invitational.It was the 22nd straight victory for Glenbard West (23-1). Roncalli (26-1), which was the Indiana state runner-...
Wednesday, April 6 results
Coach Nate Bornancin's shorthanded Naperville North Huskies fell to West Aurora in three sets on Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, April 6 resultsChicago Christian def. Nazareth Academy 25-17, 25-19Chicago Christian (7-2 overall, 1-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference): Jack Dryfhout (1 ace, 2 kills, 19 assists), Grant Veldman (4 aces, 7 kills, 1 assist), Nolan Krygsheld (1 ace, 5 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs), Pieter Lautenbach (5 kills, 3 digs).Glenbard West def. New Trier 25-15, 25-16Glenbard West (3-1 overall, 1-0 in the West Subur...
Monday, May 9 results
Monday, May 9 resultsAndrew def. Willowbrook 25-21, 22-25, 25-23Andrew (8-17 overall, 0-4 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Phillip White (8 kills, 4 digs, 1 ace), Cian Collins (7 kills, 9 digs), Nathaniel Okewole (5 kills, 1 block), Johnny Arvanetes (22 assists).Brother Rice def. Loyola 25-22, 25-21Loyola (16-11 overall, 5-3 in the Chicago Catholic League Blue): Mark Gonzalez (4 kills, 3 blocks), Ben Trapp (8 kills), Colin Murray (7 kills), Ethan Hogg (3 blocks), Casey McMenamin (2 kills, 11 assists), Stef Kins (10 assists), Eddie Gleaso...
Tuesday, March 22 results
Neighborhood rivals Downers Grove South (far court) and Downers Grove North tangled Tuesday at South with the hosts winning, 25-20, 27-25. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, March 22 results Argo def. Eisenhower 25-17, 25-19 Belleville East def. Granite City 25-9, 25-9 Chicago Christian def. Bremen 25-14, 25-21Chicago Christian (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference): Grant Veldman (4 aces, 8 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Nolan Krygsheld (2 aces, 6 kills, 2 blocks), Jack Dryfhout (16 assists, 1 block).Downers Grove South def. D...