SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Thursday, March 30 resultsAndrew def. Providence 25-12, 25-22Andrew (4-3 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Luke Spratt (6 kills, 5 blocks), TJ Dziekan (16 assists, 3 aces), Tyler Sempek (9 digs).Brother Rice def. Riverside Brookfield 25-9, 25-18 Brother Rice (6-1 overall, 0-0 in the Chicago Catholic League): Nathan Kramer (7 kills, 1 ace), Michael Bos (4 kills, 3 blocks), Jack Osborne (4 kills, 3 blocks), Danny Boss (5 digs...
Who’s who among the best in Illinois boys’ volleyball? We try to sort it all out
Despite some graduation losses, Lincoln-Way East (far court) again figures to be among the best boys volleyball teams in Illinois this spring. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorHere are the 2023 1st Alliance VBC/Illprepvb.com Boys High School Preseason Rankings (with last season’s record):1. Glenbard West 39-3Trevor Powell, Danny Dorsey and Gavin Swartz are gone, so who will step up this year? Next up: Thursday vs. Lincoln-Way East.2. Marist 36-3Six-foot-5 Marty Canavan and sophomores Nathan Toth,...
Bella Bullington admits her Japanese is a little rusty ahead of her trip ‘home’
Six-foot sophomore outside hitter Bella Bullington from Marist is one of 21 Sports Perfromance players who are going to Japan to train with college and high school players from Tokyo and Nagano March 23-April 1. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSpending a week in Japan may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some high school student-athletes, but for Bella Bullington, it’s like going home.Or, in her case, it is going home.“I’ve actually lived in Japan,” said Bullington, one of 21 Sports Performance vo...
Monday, March 20 results
Monday, March 20 resultsAntioch def. Waukegan 25-16, 25-19Antioch (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Northern Lake County Conference): Nathan Young (15 assists, 3 blocks), Matthew Schultz (5 blocks, 4 kills), Charlie Robison (8 kills, 5 digs, 1 block).Bolingbrook def. Marmion Academy 25-22, 25-21Bolingbrook (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Tristan Benbow (8 kills, 2 blocks), Tristan Caminar (7 kills, 4 digs, 1 block), Connor Dmochowski (17 assists, 2 aces, 5 digs, 1 block), Trevor Wardlow (2 aces, 4 digs, 1 block), Tyler Caminar ...
Tuesday, March 28 results
Tuesday, March 28 resultsAndrew def. Shepard 25-19, 25-23Shepard (2-6 overall, 0-0 in the South Suburban Conference): Gannon Marin (4 kills), CJ Lafin (4 kills), Jake Klein (10 assists).Andrew (3-3 overall, 0-0) in the Southwest Suburban Conference): TJ Dziekan (22 assists), Can Collins (9 kills), Luke Spratt (8 kills), Tyler Sempek (9 digs).Harlem def. Belvidere Co-op 25-6, 25-23Harlem (4-2 overall, 1-0 in the NIC-10 Conference): Jack Bridges (6 kills, 6 digs), Nolan Amdur (6 kills, 1 ace, 1 block), Colton DeVlieger (18 assists).Lincoln-Way ...
2023 Joliet West Tiger Challenge
Joliet Catholic follows Zach Pekol’s lead, stays positive in win over Metea Valley
Bartosz Chmielewski (seen here last year at the Wheaton Classic) had 13 kills, but it was not enough as Metea Valley fell to visiting Joliet Catholic Wednesday. (file photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorJoliet Catholic could have folded after squandering four set points in set one and surrendering a 15-8 lead in set two Wednesday at Metea Valley.But …“Our main motto this year is stay positive and enjoy the ride,” said Joliet Catholic’s 6-9 rightside hitter Luke Pekol. “Volleyball is game of runs. Between set...
Wednesday, March 29 results
Wednesday, March 29 resultsFenwick def. Taft 14-25, 25-23, 25-18Taft (2-6 overall, 2-1 in the Chicago Public Gold).Fenwick (3-1 overall, 0-0 in the Chicago Catholic League).Holy Trinity def. Golder Colleg Prep 25-17, 25-23Holy Trinity (1-2 overall, 0-1 in the Chicago Prep Conference).Nazareth Academy def. Proviso West 25-20, 22-25, 25-19Plainfield East def. Bolingbrook 25-19, 25-18Bolingbrook (4-4 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Tristan Caminar (5 kills, 8 digs), Tristan Benbow (3 kills, 3 blocks, 6 service points), Jacqso...
‘The Generator’ sparks Lincoln-Way East over Glenbard West in ’22 title rematch
Parker Moorhead had 10 kills in Glenbard West' loss Thursday to Lincoln-Way East in a rematch of last year's IHSA championship match. (file photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comLincoln-Way East star Tyler Walenga has a nickname for fellow senior Joey Glennon.“We like to call Joey 'The Generator,’” Walenga said. “He generates so much energy at the perfect time, all the time.“He’s got a high motor and is a great player. Whenever we need him, he always delivers.”Glennon lived up to his moniker on Thursday, delivering 1...
Monday, March 27 results
Bolingbrook sophomore middle blocker Diego Loya (11) and the Raiders defeated District 365U rival Romeoville Monday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, March 27 resultsBolingbrook def. Romeoville 25-19, 25-17Bolingbrook (4-3 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Tristan Benbow (8 kills, 1 block), Tristan Caminar (6 kills), Connor Dmochowski (14 assists, 4 aces, 5 digs, 1 block), Trevor Wardlow (1 ace, 6 digs).Romeoville (4-3 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Gavin Carrasco (3 kills, 1 ace, 1 block), Dale...