Glenbard West defeated Downers Grove South to win the Springfest tournament Saturday at Glenbard East. https://youtu.be/o6Pn-i7POXs By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorGlenbard West’s 6-5 veteran outside hitter Parker Moorhead hates doing wind sprints in practice.“Running sucks,” he said. “But it’s good for tournaments, that’s for sure.”Moorhead and the Hilltoppers ran circles around the field at Springfest hosted by Glenbard East on Saturday, never yielding more than 19 points in any set and blowing past a weary Downers Grove South...
St. Charles East Invitational
Finishing the job is Job 1 for Lincoln-Way West’s younger brothers in arms
The 2019 Lincoln-Way West tean that featured Ben Pluskota (1), Nico Studer (2), Chris Dargan (3) and David Flores (9). Lincoln-Way West's (above) Andrew Fores (1), Will Pluskota (10), Benen Flores (18), Colin Dargan (7), Hunter Vedder (13) and Connor Studer (9) all had brothers on the 2018 team that reached the IHSA quarterfinals before losing to Neuqua Valley. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comA picture is worth a thousand words … especially when looking back on one of the 2018 Lincoln-Way West boys volleyball tea...
Wednesday, April 5 results
West Aurora's Owen Hendricks (7) had 9 kills in the Blackhawks' victory Wednesday over Naperville North. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, April 5 resultsAndrew def. Joliet West 25-18, 25-19Andrew (6-3 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Cian Collins (6 kills, 10 digs), TJ Dziekan (20 assists), Tyler Sempek (9 digs, 3 assists), Sean Monahan (4 kills), Jimmy Manthey (4 kills), Luke Spratt (4 kills).Fremd def. Palatine 25-12, 14-25, 25-17Fremd (4-1 overall, 2-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Nick Tangney (11 kills), Camden Seave...
Hinsdale Central’s Harry Hughes, Jakobi Lange team up to hand Lyons first loss
Leo Wiemelt (9, far left) and Sam Levinson (8) combined for 15 klls, but it wasn't enough as Lyons dropped its first match of the season Tuesday at Hinsdale Central. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Hinsdale Central's Harry Hughes By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comHinsdale Central’s Harry Hughes saw only spot duty on the varsity level as a freshman last season, and not at his natural position of setter.Hughes’ older brother, Matt, was the entrenched starting setter, but Hinsdale Central coach Tom Gilbert still found a place for the rook...
Glenbard East Springfest
Thursday, April 20 results
Nate Bremmer (9) and Lincoln-Way East fell to rival Lincoln-Way West, 25-23, 20-25, 25-23, in a Southwest Suburban Conference showdown Thursday in Frankfort. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Thursday, April 20 resultsBelleville Althoff def. Belleville West 25-17, 23-25, 25-12Belleville Althoff (17-3 overall).Belleville West 5-7-1 overall, 2-3 in the Southwestern Conference).Bolingbrook def. Andrew 25-21, 27-25Andrew (11-7 overall 0-1 in the Southwest ...
Romeoville moving in the right direction after stunning conference rival Joliet West
Junior outside hitter Nate Fleischauer (3) had 11 kills for Joliet West, but it wasn't enough as the Tigers lost to Romeoville on Thursday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWhen it comes to boys’ volleyball, Romeoville knows it hasn't exactly set the world on fire.But the Spartans are looking to change that this season. They are off to a good start as they rallied for a 19-25, 25-20, 25-22 victory over Joliet West in the opening Southwest Prairie Conference match for both teams Thursday in Joliet.Romeovill...
Warren Blue Devils Invitational
Commitment, trust, and a lot of Shampine lead Glenbrook South past Maine South
Glenbrook South improved to 10-1 overall and 2-0 in the Central Suburban South by defeating visaiting Maine South on Wednesday. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorCommitment and focus.Glenbrook South’s Chance Shampine said those two factors are what it takes to be the best team you can be.“Last year, we knew we had a good team,” he said. “The same thing this year. We know we have a good team. But committing to the team … that’s what creates the best team. That, and staying focused on what we know to do.”Shampine committed and focused Wedn...