Saturday, April 16 tournament results

Oswego junior setter Jack Hawkins and the Panthers defeated Plainfield North, 25-23, 25-15, to win the Silver bracket at Saturday's Tiger Classic at Wheaton Warrenville South. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, April 16 tournament results At Wheaton Warrenville South/Great Lakes Volleyball Center At Wheaton Warrenville SouthGlenbrook North def. Lincoln-Way West 25-20, 25-17 (championship)Lincoln-Way West (9-6 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Connor Studer (5 kills), Brian Lynch (4 kills), Co...

Presenting the 2022 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys All-State Team

Lincoln-Way East's Jared Byas was named the Southwest Suburban Conference Player of the Year and led the Griffins to the IHSA championship game. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Today, we are pleased to announce the 2022 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys All-State Volleyball Team, our fourth annual effort to honor the best boys high school volleyball players in Illinois.Coaches were invited to nominate players to the all-state team. Team members were selected based upon their accomplishments on the court and as high school student-ath...

Connor Durst puts finishing touches on Glenbrook North's win over Glenbard West

Glenbrook North, which won the Tiger Classic at Wheaton Warrenville South earlier this season, added another title to its resume Saturday at the Northside Classic by defeating Glenbard West in the championship game. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWith Danny Dorsey in a walking boot and Gavin Swartz sidelined by illness, Glenbard West was running out of options.Glenbrook North, on the other hand, had Connor Durst.Durst, a 6-foot-2 junior outside hitter, had 5 kills and 2 blocks during a 9-3 run that put the fin...

Saturday, April 30 tournament results

Hinsdale Central went 5-0 to win the York Tournament this weekend. Saturday, April 30 tournament scoresAt Lincoln-Way East Lockport def. Downers Grove North 25-15, 25-22 (quarterfinals)Glenbard West def. Lockport 25-21, 25-14 (semifinals)Lockport def. Lincoln-Way East 23-25, 25-20, 15-13 (third place)Lockport (20-4 overall) Matt Krzos (13 kills), Braeden Goebbert (7 kills, 3 blocks), Evan Dziadkowiec (29 assists), Kevin Rodriquez (16 digs).Lincoln-Way East (23-6 overall): Jared Byas (11 kills), Joey Glennon (6 ...

Saturday, October 8 results

Barrington had two occasions to celebrate Saturday. The Fillies defeated the host Red Raiders to win the Huntley Invitational, and outside hitter Jessica Horwath (holding sign) registered her 1,000th career kill. Saturday, October 8 results At HuntleyPlatinum bracketHuntley def. McHenry 25-16, 25-8Barrington def. Belvidere North 25-10, 25-20McHenry def. Belvidere North 25-21, 25-19 (third place)Barrington def. Huntley 25-16, 25-22 (championship)Barrington (26-1 overall, 8-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Molly Kozak (9 digs, 4 service ...

Monday, August 22 results

Williamsvillle opened its 2022 season by defeating South County. Monday, August 22 resultsBenton Central (Ind.) def. Milford 25-6, 25-12Milford (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the Vermilion Valley Conference): Anna McEwen (5 kills, 7 digs), Jahni Lavicka (11 assists, 1 block), Hunter Mowrey (4 kills, 12 digs, 1 block).Milford coach Michelle Wessels: “Benton Central was a very good Class 3A Indiana squad. We weren't ready for the speed of the game.”Next up: Milford vs. Grant Park, Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.Blue Ridge def. Iroquois West 25-11, 25-18Iroquois...

Saturday, March 26 results

Oswego (far court) lost to eventual champion Hononegah in Saturday's semifinals of the Oswego Tournament. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Barrington won the Barrington/Vernon Hills Invitational for the first time since the Broncos claimed the title during the tournament's inaugural season in 2015. Barrington def. Warren 25-13, 25-20Barrington (3-0 overall, 0-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Jack O'Riordan (9 kills, 1 block, 1 dig, 1 aces), Cole Hartke (10 kills, 5 digs, 1 ace), Carsten Wegh (21 assists, 3 aces, 3 ...

Wednesday, October 12 results

Libertyville recognized its nine seniors prior to Wednesday's North Suburban Conference title-clinching victory over Zion-Benton. Wednesday, October 12 results Annawan def. West Central 25-17, 25-14West Central (8-20 overall, 2-7 in the Lincoln Trial Conference).Annawan (24-3 overall, 8-1 in the Lincoln Trail Conference).Brown County def. Hamilton/Warsaw 25-19, 25-22Brown County (21-10 overall, 5-1 in the Western Illinois Valley Conference).Elmwood Park def. Leyden 24-26, 26-24, 25-23Leyden (12-14 overall, 3-2 in the West Suburban Gold):...