Normal University High's Lily Barry (12) had 19 kills and 19 digs, but her efforts were not enough to prevent the Pioneers from falling to Rochester in a Central State Eight showdown in Normal . (Photos by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comNORMAL – Nothing symbolized the grinding nature of Tuesday’s Central State Eight Conference matchup between Rochester, ranked No. 6 in Class 3A by Illprepvb.com, and No. 1 Normal University High more than the penultimate point in Game 2.U-High’s swarming defenders ricocheted a ball...
Wednesday, October 19 results
Vernon Hlls won the Central Suburban North title for the first time since joining the league in 2016 after spending 16 years in the North Suburban Conference. Wednesday, October 19 results Alleman def. Hall 25-14, 25-23Alleman (5-21 overall, 1-13 in the Western Big Six): Ashley Wood (4 digs), Megan Hulke (1 block, 24 assists, 9 digs), Carson Wendt (8 kills, 1 block), Audrey Erickson (6 kills, 3 blocks), Clair Hulke (1 ace, 7 kills, 4 blocks, 2 assists, 15 digs), Gaby Bazaldua (4 kills), Rhyca Fullerlove (7 kills, 5 digs), Genesis Reyes (...
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Thursday, September 22 results
Hoffman Estates (far court) fell to 10-9 overall and 1-3 in the Mid-Suburban West with its 25-10, 25-12 loss at Barrington Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, September 22 resultsAquin def. East Dubuque 25-8, 25-9Aquin (17-1 overall, 6-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Lucy Arndt (13 kills, 5 digs), Bentleah Stovall (9 kills, 1 block), Megan Holder (26 assists). Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Decatur Lutheran 13-25, 25-19, 25-17Arthur-Lovington Atwood-Hammond (9-4 overall, 4-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): C...
2022 ASICS Challenge at Mother McAuley
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Friday, October 21 results
Friday, October 21 results Glenbard West def. Stevenson 25-19 25-20Stevenson: (24-11 overall, 5-2 in the North Suburban Conference): Brynn Smith (9 kills, 5 digs), Mija Jegers (10 kills, 7 digs), Abby Minin (12 assists. 2 aces), Rachel Shin (9 assists), Ava Wysocki (5 kills), Teagon Ohlwein (13 digs).At Quincy Notre Dame Macomb def. (Decatur) St. Teresa 25-21, 25-14 Macomb (28-2, 7-0 in the Prairieland Conference): Kennedy Adair (13 kills), Kathryn Lukkarinen (9 kills), Kaitlyn Robinson (31 assists, 3 aces), Sarah Stu...
Timothy Christian plays 'the right way' 24 hours after heartbreaking loss to IC Prep
Timothy Christian was back at it Wednesday, less than a day after a crushing 25-21, 21-25, 26-24 loss to rival IC Catholic Prep. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSometimes the hardest thing to do is sports is to come back after a crushing defeat. That was the challenge for Timothy Christian Wednesday at Westmont, 24 hours after a heartbreaking 25-21, 21-25, 26-24 loss to Illprepvb.com Class 2A top-ranked IC Catholic Prep.“That’s what I told the girls as we were getting ready,” said Timothy Christian coach Scott Piersma. “The test is...
A refugee from the war in Ukraine, Bondar finds safety, joy in the United States
Sonia Bondar, who fled war-ravaged Ukraine with her family last February, is able to put thoughts of the horrors back home out of her mind when she plays volleyball with her teammates at Vernon Hills. (Photos by VIP Photography) Sonia Bondar By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comVernon Hills senior Sonia Bondar and her teammates stood in a circle as they got instruction from coach Chris Curry before a recent practice.The 6-foot opposite is just like the rest of the Cougars in many respects – tall, athletic and full of energy.The one di...
Thursday, October 27 results
Timothy Christian sophomore outside hitter Abby VanderWal (12) works around the block of Montini's Sienna Skarda (15) and Hailey Goetz (4). (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, October 28 resultsClass 1AAlden-Hebron RegionalAquin def. Durand 25-19, 25-11Aquin (36-1 overall, 12-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Megan Holder (22 assists, 2 kills, 2 blocks), Lucy Arndt (14 kills), Ainsley Stovall (8 kills).Durand (24-12-1 overall, 8-4 in Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Rhiannon Robertson (9 kills), Rachel Nevdal (13 digs),...
Thursday, October 20 results
After finishing second in their own tournament last weekend, Freeburg defeated Columbia on Thursday to earn a share of the Cahokia Conference title. Thursday, October 20 resultsAlleman def. Mercer County 25-23, 14-25, 25-23Alleman (6-21 overall, 1-13 in the Western Big Six): Megan Hulke (2 aces, 1 kill, 1 blocks, 30 assists, 3 digs), Carson Wendt (1 kill, 1 block), Audrey Erickson (7 kills, 3 blocks), Clair Hulke (12 kills, 5 blocks, 14 digs), Gaby Bazaldua (2 kills), Rhyca Fullerlove (3 kills, 1 dig), Genesis Reyes (1 ace, 7 digs), Iris R...