Genoa-Kingston assistant coach Marv Leavitt (white jacket), who won more than 700 matches as a head coach at St. Charles North, St. Edward and Burlington Central, lets the Cogs know where they placed in the IHSA Class 2A tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) In the immortal words of the late Bill Paxton ("Aliens"), “That's it, man. Game over, man. Game over.” Game over.Last weekend’s IHSA championships were a mixed bag of old and new. Mother McAuley won its state-record 16th IHSA championship, while St. Francis, which won 12 ...
Illprepvb.com peers into the crystal ball to divine the '23 girls high school season
IHSA Class 4A 2022 semifinalists Barrington (near court) and Benet Academy (far court) will field teams that are very capable of returning to CEFCU Arena in 2023. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorBefore the girls' club season begins in earnest, it’s time to peer into the crystal ball and foretell which girls' high school volleyball teams could make a run at the former Redbird Arena in the fall of ‘23.But first, some thoughts to ponder:Will Mother McAuley earn its 17th IHSA championship behind Michigan recruit El...
Presenting the 2022 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Honorable Mention Team
Genoa-Kingston libero Hannah Langton became her school's season and career digs leader this fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Today, we are pleased to announce the Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com 2022 Girls All-State Volleyball Honorable Mention Team. Coaches across Illinois were invited to nominate players to the all-state team. Team members were selected based upon their accomplishments on the court and in the classroom as high school student-athletes, not on any future potential or current recruitment status. These players excelled on t...
McAuley's chemistry produces IHSA title No. 16; Barrington claims third place
Benet freshman Lynney Tarnow slams a kill past Mother McAuley defenders Ellie White (8) and Ellery Rees (9). (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor NORMAL – No. 16?Mother McAuley had the formula.Junior outside hitter Ellie White had 20 kills, 9 digs and a block and the Mighty Macs shook off a long Benet run that forced a third game to claim its record 16th IHSA championship by beating the Redwings, 25-22, 17-25, 25-14, in the IHSA Class 4A championship match Saturday at Redbird Arena. The difference? Chem...
Saints extend Kull's career with one last trip to Normal; Macs end Joliet West's run
St. Charles East's Kate Goudreau did a little serve receiving in addition to slugging 12 kills to lead the Saints past Loyola Academy at the Hinsdale Central Class 4A Supersectional. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) At Hinsdale CentralJennie Kull has made no secret of the fact that this is the final year of a coaching career that began at Champaign Central in 1986 and includes the last 25 years as head coach at St. Charles East.So, her players weren’t about to let her go out without one final trip to the promised land of Illinois high school volle...
That's a wrap for the first AAU boys' tournament with 630, SPVB leading the way
MOD Elite B18 Blue joined Adversity B18 Adidas in the championship bracket of the 18 Open division at last week's AAU Boys National Championship in Orlando. Orlando, Florida – The results from the first AAU Boys National Championships at the Orange County Convention Center this week in Orlando were a mixed bag for the boys from Illinois.But one thing seems certain, the AAU boys’ championships are likely here to stay.“We’re pretty happy with AAUs,” said 630 Volleyball club director Nick Maruyama, whose team walked away with seven medals last...
Macomb Classic Tournament
Saturday, October 22 results
O'Fallon went 12-0 to win the 2022 Southwestern Conference championship. Saturday, October 22 results At Ashton-Franklin CenterSerena def. Somonauk 25-16, 25-15Somonauk def. Hiawatha 23-25, 25-22Ashton-Franklin Center def. Somonauk 25-21, 25-19Sterling JV def. Somonauk 25-20, 25-16Somonauk (7-18 overall, 3-7 in the Little Ten Conference): Haley McCoy (19 kills, 43 digs), Josie Rader (16 kills, 41 digs), Ame Grace (7 aces, 40 digs), Ali McBride (31 digs, 4 aces), Morgan Potter (11 kills), Riley Snider (27 assists, 6 aces). ...
Wednesday, May 18 results
Belleville West seniors (from left) Daniel Roche, Quinn Van Horn, Chase Gibson, Bryan Lauth and Canyon Schmidt were honored prior to Wednesday's victory over Alton Marquette. Wednesday May 18 results Belleville West def. Alton Marquette 25-21, 25-14Belleville West (12-13 overall, 4-6 in the Southwestern Conference).Benet def. Glenbard East 25-17, 19-25, 25-18Benet (26-9 overall, 7-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Drew Rogers (15 kills), Dominic Krzeczkowski (9 kills), Kovas Neverauskas (8 kills, 3 aces), Aris Maurukas (1 ace,...
Monday, October 24 results
These Conant seniors will begin their IHSA tournament journey against Schaumburg at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the IHSA Class 4A Conant Regional. Monday, October 24 results Class 1AGrant Park Regional Illinois Lutheran def. Morgan Park Academy 26-10, 25-21Illinois Lutheran (10-25 overall, 3-6 in the River Valley Conference): Zoe Biesterfeld (6 kills, 1 ace, 3 digs), Kate Latzke (5 aces, 4 kills), Ryleigh Peters (3 aces, 3 digs), Emma Nagle (9 assists, 1 kill, 3 digs).Mt. Pulaski RegionalNew Berlin def. Greenview 25-11, 17-25, 25-9New Berli...