Bolingbrook junior middle hitter Jacqson LeSure (13) had 3 kills, but the Raiders fell to Plainfield East in a nonconference match Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Plainfield East's Thomas Tagtmeyer By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comPlainfield East setter Thomas Tagtmeyer isn’t going to intimidate anyone with his height.The junior is listed at 5-foot-8, though he noted that he stands “5-9 in shoes.”That height might be merely average, but there was nothing average about his play Wednesday.Tagtmeyer did a masterful...
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...
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...
Barrington/Vernon Hills Invitational
Lincoln-Way West’s Connor Studer has fun during Warriors’ victory at Plainfield North
Plainfield North dropped its season opener Monday to visiting Lincoln-Way West despite 8 kills from Aidan Cupps (14) and 17 assists, 2 kills and a block from setter PJ Vaughn (13). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorDon’t worry. Be happy.Lincoln-Way West’s Connor Studer said the key to winning volleyball games is having fun. The 5-10 outside hitter had plenty of that Monday at Plainfield North.Studer had 13 kills, including the final two of the match, to lead the Warriors to a 25-21, 25-19 victory over Plainfield North in the sea...
Illinois high school boys volleyball is back … and OMG they’re on fire!
Glenbard West's 6-5 Liam O'Neill (14) and the Hilltoppers will try to defend their 2022 IHSA championship this spring. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe boys are back, so here is a look at some of the teams that will be punishing the floors throughout Illinois gymnasiums this spring while they compete for local, conference and tournament bragging rights and perhaps a little IHSA tournament glory in 2023 (in alphabetical order):Andrew (11-25)Sean Burns takes over as head coach for Troy Hari, whose final team re...