Oswego East's Vivian Campbell (far court) led the Wolves to a Southwest Prairie Conference title and one of the best seasons in school historty. On the home page is Joliet Catholic's Ava Neushwander. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Today, we are pleased to announce the Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com 2022 Girls All-State Volleyball Special 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 stu...
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 ...
Aquin feels no pressure in 1A; G-K's Pierce puts dagger in IC Catholic's 2A title bid
Alayna Pierce (16) had 18 kills to lead Genoa-Kingston past IC Catholic Prep in the Class 2A championship match Saturday at Redbird Arena. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor NORMAL -- Genoa-Kingston’s Alayna Pierce didn’t have the kind of performance she had hoped for in the Cogs’ semifinal victory Friday over Chillicothe IVC. The 5-foot-11 junior had 8 kills, but those came at the expense of 38 attempts and 9 errors for a -.025 hitting percentage.So, Pierce went back to the drawing board.“At practice this mor...
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 ...
Illprepvb.com presents a first look at Illinois' top 2023 club teams … the 18s
(On the home page) SPVB 18 Elite and SPVB 18 Kahl tangle at the Great Lakes Volleybal Center in 2022. (Above) Marist's Kamryn Chaney (far court) returns for 1st Alliance 18 Gold along with six other players who won a national USAV championship as 17s. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorFirst, congratulations to former Mother McAuley great Kayla Caffey, who played in her second NCAA Division I national championship in two years when Texas defeated Louisville on December 17.A 2016 graduate of McAuley, Caffey was gr...
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):...
Crimson Classic moving to Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora in Fall 2022
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...