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, ...
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 ...
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...
Wednesday, May 10 results
Joliet Catholic (far court) siffered its first loss of the season in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Wednesday at Marist. (File photo by Dave Ruggles). Save 20% Off Wave Rider 26 With Code 20FORMOM Wednesday, May 10 resultsAndrew def. Willowbrook 24-26, 25-20, 25-22Andrew (16-13 overall, 2-3 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Cian Collins (11 kills, 6 assists), TJ Dziekan (19 assists, 5 aces), Tyler Sempek (15 digs). Downers Grove North def. Morton 25-18, 25-19Downers Grove North (20-8 overall, 3-2 in the West Suburban Sil...
Wednesday, May 3 results
The Mundelein Mustangs, who earned the 600th career win for head coach George Dressen, Jr., earluer this season, finished second at last weekend's Grayslake Central Ram Slam. SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Wednesday, May 3 resultsAlton Marquette def. Granite City 25-10, 25-17Alton Marquette (16-6-2 overall, 8-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference). Belleville Althoff def. Father McGivney 25-23, 25-12Belleville Althoff (19-4 overall).Deerfield def. Highland Park 25-21, 25-21De...
Benet Academy tops hosts at Metea Valley; Lincoln-Way East third at Fishers
Benet Academy defeated Metea Valley, 27-25, 25-20, to win the championship of the Metea Valley tournament Saturday in Aurora. At Metea ValleyBaby steps.“it’s a testament to the work we’ve done,” said Benet Academy coach Jeff Steinberg. “Our goal this weekend was to get 1 percent better at certain aspects of our game. We’ve struggled on Saturdays at the tournaments we’ve been in, so to come out and actually perform and not drop a set … “Baby steps.String enough of them together and you could make a giant leap.Six-foot-8 junior Dominic Krzecz...