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 ...
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...
The Connors are a hit for Lincoln-Way West; Brother Rice rides the middle road
Stevenson's Ramiz Izzatov (14) slaps a kill past Lincoln-Way West's Connor Studer (9) and Will Pluskota (10) during the championship match of the Joliet West invite. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comComing off of its first loss of the season, Lincoln-Way West was looking to play more consistently. Connor squared made sure the Warriors did just that.Outside hitters Connor Studer and Connor Jaral combined for 26 kills and both earned all-tournament honors as Lincoln-Way West outlasted Stevenson, 25-16, 2...
2023 Joliet West Tiger Challenge
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 ...
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...
Oswego Invitational
Saturday, March 25 results
Joliet Catholic's Zach Pekol (13) looks over the defense during the Hilltoppers' match against Bolingbrook Saturday at the Joliet West invite. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) (Updated March 27)Saturday, March 25 results At Vernon Hills SemifinalsGold PoolBrother Rice def. Palatine 25-22, 25-21Glenbrook North def. Barrington 25-14, 21-25, 25-22Silver PoolGlenbard East def. Vernon Hills 25-23, 18-25, 25-14Loyola def. Naperville North 25-15, 25-14Bronze Pool Sandburg def. Plainfield Central 25-16, 25-11Warren def. Deerfield 25-1...