Downers Grove North's Theo Pawlik (6) had 16 kills, but Oak Park-River Forest rallied to defeat the Trojans in three sets Tuesday in Downers Grove. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) At ReavisFor Reavis, the prospect of winning the Red Division of the South Suburban Conference is, well … scary.‘Trying to win the conference is terrifying,” said Reavis sophomore outside hitter Joey Walus. “Every team wants to beat us, but we're not going to allow it.”True to his word, Walus smashed the match-winning kill as Reavis held off visiting Richards, 25-19...
Lockport’s young guns stun Lincoln-Way East: Lyons, Levinson stop Glenbard East
Lyons Township defeated Glenbard East on Thursday to win the regional at Naperville Central. https://youtu.be/IlDZBeCjmGY At LockportIt’s not next year. The time is now for the Lockport boys' volleyball team.Without a single senior starter, many pundits thought the Porters were a year away from making a big playoff push. Instead, they went out and rallied for a 19-25, 25-20, 25-21 win over top-seed Lincoln-Way East in Thursday’s title match of the Lockport Regional.After winning just three regional titles between 1993 and 2017, Lockpo...
Lyons solves mystery of Red Devils history; Downers North, Lincoln-Way West win
Hinsdale Central (far court), which defeated Lyons Township during the regular season and in last year's sectional semifinals, could not pull of the feat again Saturday. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) At OswegoLyons Township stars Sam Levinson and Luka Kostic claim they don’t dwell on the past.But they aren’t above using history to fuel their fire.Levinson smashed 9 kills and Kostic landed eight more as the top-seeded Lions knocked off rival Hinsdale Central, 25-21, 25-20, in the Oswego Sectional semifinals on Saturday.The victory avenged a ...
Thursday, May 4 results
Chicago Christian finished second at last weekend's tournament at Ridgewood. SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Thursday, May 4 resultsBarrington def. Schaumburg 25-17, 25-14Barrington (20-4 overall, 7-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Eli Rodda (3 kills, 2 digs, 1 assist, 1 block), Quinn Kozak (8 kills, 5 digs, 1 block), Carsten Wegh (21 assists, 4 aces, 3 digs, 2 blocks, 2 kills), Marc Gryzlo (2 digs), Gavin Rohlwing (3 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs, 1 assist), Matt Louis (2 kills, 2 b...
Bellleville East looking for Chicago-area boys’ tournament
2023 Belleville East Lancers Belleville East is looking to get into a tournament in the Chicago area in the first couple weekends in April next season. Belleville East is 29-3-2 this season and features 6-1 junior outside hitter August Werner (295 kills hitting .282 this season), 6-3 sophomore Jackson Byers (109 kills hitting .433) and 5-7 junior libero Kamden Dejournett and projects as the top team on the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro area next season. Coaches/athletic directors/tournament directors can contact Joe Nesbit, Bell...
Thursday, May 25 results
Morton sophomore Joaquin Montiel (6) and the No. 4 seeded Mustangs were scheduled to play No. 6 seeded (Chicago) Hancock in Thursday's finals of the Hancock regional. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 25 results(in bracket order with sectional seeds indicated)At Glenbrook North sectionalAt Glenbrook South No. 1 Glenbrook South def. No 9 Notre Dame 25-15, 25-18Glenbrook South (35-1 overall, 10-0 in the Central Suburban South): Chance Shampine (9 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs, 1 block), Alex Rupprecht (8 kills), Kris Blumberg (8 kills, ...
Who’s in? Who’s out? Here is the final list of Illinois girls USAV qualifiers
Club Fusion 17 Gino is one of 12 teams from the Great Lakes Region that will be competing in the various 17s age divisions at McCormick Place this summer. 2023 Girls USAV Qualifiers (updated 6/6)Who’s in? Who’s out?The 2023 USAV Girls Junior 14s-17s National Championship will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, June 28-July 6, the 2023 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship will be held at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 29-July 6, the 2023 AAU Girls Junior National Championships will be...
Wednesday, May 17 results
South Elgin seniors (from left) Yahir Carrillo, Shaun Gillespie, Kyle Molidor, Sean Harvey, Kishan Patel, Adrian Martinez and Cesar Calderon were recognized prior to Wednesday's match with Lake Park. Wednesday, May 17 resultsDeerfield def. Maine West 25-23, 28-26Eisenhower def. TF United 25-18, 25-17TF United (3-18 overall, 2-8 in the South Suburban Conference).JV: Eisenhower def. TF United 26-24, 25-19Glenbard South def. St. Charles East 25-17, 22-25, 25-18Glenbard South (27-8 overall, 6-2 in the Upstate Eight Conference): Ben Zima (14 ...
Friday, May 19 results
Seniors Piotr Nowobilski, Noah-Smith, Alex Flood, Matt Jaskolski and Sam Bertucci led St. Laurence to the Chicago Catholic League White Division championship. Mizuno USA manufactures and distributes high quality golf, baseball, softball, running, track & field and volleyball equipment, apparel and footwear. (click logo to go to site) Friday, May 19 resultsGrayslake Central def. Mundelein 17-25, 25-21, 25-20Mundelein (16-17 overall, 1-6 in the North Suburban Conference): Rance Cruz (1 ace, 4 digs, 1 assist), Shane Clausen (7 kills, 3 ...
Monday, May 22 results
Soimetimes the best way to kick back and do a little team bonding right before the IHSA tournament is a group outing to mini-golf. Mizuno USA manufactures and distributes high quality golf, baseball, softball, running, track & field and volleyball equipment, apparel and footwear. (click logo to go to site) Monday, May 22 resultsAt Glenbrook North sectionalAt Maine West(Chicago) Northside def. (Northfield) Christian Heritage Academy 25-16, 25-22Maine South def. (Chicago) CICS Northtown 25-9, 25-9 Maine West def. (Chicago) Rooseve...