Glenbard West's Parker Moorhead (12) had 9 kills in the championship match against Roncalli (Indianapolis, Indiana) Saturday at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThat gentleman wearing a black tuxedo with a gray vest and red tie at Glenbard West’s prom Saturday night requesting that the DJ play a little classical fare?That would be the Hilltoppers’ 6-4 outside hitter Parker Moorhead."I'm going to ask the DJ to play some Mozart," he said. Moorhead and his Glenbard West teammates ...
Scholar program creates opportunities for student-athletes like Dimaano, Patel
Godwin Dimaano (left) and Divit Patel are participants in the highly-selective Schuler Scholar Program at Maine East. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comDivit Patel and Godwin Dimaano are two reasons why Maine East coach George Wong believes his program is on the upswing.The juniors give new meaning to the term, “upwardly mobile.”“I can’t speak more highly of these two,” Wong said. “What makes me really proud of the guys is that they are solid volleyball players and they’re solid citizens.“They always come to practice with a smile on th...
Tuesday, April 11 results
After finishing fifth at Rolling Meadows on Saturday, St. Viator (far court) will try to get back on track when it hosts Fenton on Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Tuesday, April 11 resultsAlton def. Edwardsville 25-21, 25-23Alton Marquette def. Maryville Christian 25-7, 15-14Alton Marquette (8-5-2 overall, 4-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference).Barrington def. Schaumburg 25-13, 26-24Barrington (7-2 overall, 3-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Cole...
Wednesday, April 12 results
Maine South ventured to Glenview on Wednesday where the Hawks fell to Glenbrook South, 25-23, 25-19, despite 9 kills from Lorian Danciu (12) and 8 kills from Sam Henn (14). Wednesday, April 12 resultsAndrew def. TF United 25-22, 25-11Andrew (10-6 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Luke Spratt (6 kills), Jimmy Manthey (5 kills), Sean Monahan (5 kills), Tyler Sempek (8 digs), TJ Dziekan (9 assists). Note: Andrew JV def. TF United JV 25-6, 25-18.Barrington def. Palatine 25-13, 25-15Barrington (8-2 overall, 4-0 in the Mid Subur...
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Thursday, April 13 results
Six-foot-11 junior outside hitter Cole Hartke (19) and No. 2 seed Barrington went 2-0 in pool play Thursday at the Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic. SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Thursday, April 13 resultsDowners Grove North def. Benet Academy 26-24, 25-21Benet Academy (7-3 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dom Krzeczkowski (5 kills, 2 aces), Thomas Galbraith (4 kills), Aris Maurukas (2 kills), Reed Hefley (6 assists), Jacob Olejnik (6 assis...
Lincoln-Way East thrives, Barrington survives on day one of the Tiger Classic
Joey Glennon (14) and Lincoln-Way East went 2-0 at the Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic on Thursday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe top seeds were dropping like flies Thursday on day one of the Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic.Sets, not matches.Top-seeded Lincoln-Way East (10-1) was the only one of the four top seeds in action Thursday to avoid dropping a set, sweeping Oswego, 25-17, 25-20, and St. Charles North, 25-18, 25-16, to advance to Saturday’s quarterfinals beginning at 9:00 a.m....
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Barington's Quinn Kozak (9) and Gavin Rohlwing (11) go up to block St. Rita's Aidan Peloquin (2) at the Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“I told the boys that championships are won in June, not in April.” – Lincoln-Way West coach Jodi Frigo.Frigo is absolutely correct. We are not even halfway through the boys’ season, and it’s too early to speculate about what will happen at Hoffman Estate June 2-3. But we do know this … there are teams that have established themselves a...
Tuesday, April 4 results
SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Tuesday, April 4 resultsAndrew def. Eisenhower 25-9, 25-15Andrew (5-3 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Luke Spratt (10 kills), TJ Dziekan (17 assists), Yousif Razek (2 blocks), Tyler Sempek (7 digs), Cian Collins (3 aces), Luke Jett (3 aces).Eisenhower (3-6 overall, 0-0 in the South Suburban Conference).Antioch def. Grant 25-13, 25-20Antioch (2-1 overall, 1-0 in the Northern Lake County Conference): Nathan Young (15 assists, 2...
Monday, April 10 results
Monday, April 10 resultsCrete-Monee def. Rich Township 25-17, 25-23Crete-Monee (3-2 overall, 2-0 in the South Suburban Conference).Rich Township (0-7 overall, 0-1 in the South Suburban Conference).Glenbard South def. Fenton 25-18, 25-12Glenbard South (8-2 overall, 1-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference): Tristan Sounthala (6 kills, 2 aces), Jack Wilharm (3 kills, 1 block), Ben Zima (3 kills), Owen Gibson (3 kills), Xander Mills (2 kills), Sean Miller (1 kill, 1 block), Mike Hines (18 assists, 1 block), Jake Doman (5 digs, 3 aces), Esteban Godine...