Michio Chicago 18 National finished third in its pool on day one of the 2022 Girls Winter Volleyball Championship at McCormick Place. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAdversity G18 Adidas was up against it after its first match Saturday at the 2022 Girls Winter Volleyball Championship at McCormick Place.Adversity dropped its opener against Milwaukee Sting 18 Gold, 16-25, 25-22, 15-12, and needed to win its final two matches to remain in the hunt for one of the handful of Open bids available to the 2022 USAV Girls Junior National Champi...
Marchis' passion, hard work and energy have Falcons soaring toward postseason
Wheraton North kill leader Will Trussell put 8 more in the column for the Falcons Tuesday against visiting Geneva. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). https://youtu.be/Uq5BTyA9R-w By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhenever the Wheaton North coaching staff wants to challenge their players to work harder, they don’t have to look far to find someone for those players to emulate.“We called them out,” said Wheaton North coach Justin Hineman. “We told them, ‘If you want to see what passion is, if you want to see what hard work is, if you want to see...
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The Volleyball Institute/Illprepvb.com present the top 100 boys in the Class of 2023
Jakobi Lange, whose 229 kills as a sophomore last spring powered Hinsdale Central to a sectional final, heads The Volleyball Institute/Illprepvb.com list of the top 100 players in the Class of 2023. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Today, we rank the top 100 boys in the Class of 2023.Among those at the top of the list are three members of 630 Volleyball 17-1 -- Hinsdale Central's 6-4 outside hitter Jakobi Lange, who led the Red Devils to the sectional final as a sophomore, setter Peter Zurawski of defending IHSA quarterfinalist Oak Park-River F...
Illprepvb.com looks at some of the teams coming to a gym near you in spring '22
Lincoln-Way East's Tyler Walenga (on the cover) is just one of a number of starters back for the Griffins, who reached the IHSA semifinals in 2021 before losing to Glenbrook North. Can they return in 2022 and enjoy a celebration like Glenbrook North did last year? (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Here is a look at some of the teams that will be vying for conference, regional and sectional championships, and, in some cases, IHSA quarterfinal berths and an eventual state championship in 2022 (in alphabetic...
Thursday, April 21 results
Plainfield North (near court) defeated Joliet Central Thursday ahead of its participation in the Richard Griesheim Invitaitonal this weekend at Downers Grove South. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, April 21 results Barrington def. Fremd 25-20, 25-17Fremd (9-5 overall, 3-3 in the Mid-Suburban West): Camden Seaver (8 kills, 1 ace, 8 digs), Nick Tangney (6 kills), David Nora (1 ace), Marco Boscolo (10 assists), Chris Kim (10 digs), Luke Polcyn (4 digs).Barrington (16-1 overall, 5-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Jack O’Riordan (8 kills, 3 aces...
Monday, March 28 results
Marmion Academy defeated Rockford Auburn, 25-23 25-23, at the Oswego Tournament on Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, March 28 resultsBolingbrook def. Romeoville 25-12, 18-25, 25-19Bolingbrook (3-4 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Andy Stone (16 kills), Tristan Benbow (8 kills), Connor Dmochowski (30 assists, 1 ace), Jesus Nunez (11 digs), Drew Sulima (2 blocks).Holy Trinity def. Christ the King 25-5, 25-7Holy Trinity (1-0 overall,1-0 in the Chicago Prep League): Ivan Solis (6 aces, 1 dig), Joe Sarau-Young (6 aces...
Thursday, April 28 results
Oswego (far court) bounced back from its loss to Plainfield East on Tuesday by defeating Plainfield North Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Thursday, April 28 resultsBarrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-18, 25-14Barrington (22-2 overall, 7-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Jack O'Riordan (9 kills, 2 digs, 1 assist), Cole Hartke (2 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Caleb Rohlwing (4 kills, 2 blocks), Carsten Wegh (14 assists, 2 aces), Quinn Kozak (4 kills, 1 ace), Alex Zastawny (2 kills, 1 ace, 1 dig), Josue Jimenez (7 digs, 2 aces), Nick Oland (3 assist...
Barrington is bloodied but unbowed; Marist 'kids' beat 'gassed' Lincoln-Way East
(Rockton) Hononegah (left) defeated Geneva to win the Oswego Invitational on Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/A5anPWFy8ok By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorNobody is perfect, even when they’re perfect.Barrington took a punch to the gut Saturday in the championship match of the 6th Annual Barrington/Vernon Hills Invitational Saturday in Vernon Hills, dropping its first set of the young season in the second set of the championship match against the hosts.That meant Barrington rookie head coach Charlie Spry’s secret w...
Presidents Day winners lead latest Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girls Rankings
Gwen Wolkow and her SPVB 18 Elite teammates will get a look at some of the top teams in the country, including Triple Crown NIT champion Munciana 18 Samurai, in less than two weeks at the 22 Adidas Bluegrass Tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Some liked it hot. Some liked it cold. Not everyone came home happy. The long Presidents Day weekend is over, and while it was a mixed bag for many Illinois teams, there were a few that stood out. 1st Alliance 15 Gold won the Triple Crown NIT, while 1st Alliance 18 Gold went all the way to ...