Lake Park finished the regular season with a 29-27, 27-25 victory over South Elgin on Wednesday. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt’s never too late to learn a valuable volleyball lesson.Lesson No. 1? Don’t ever give up.“The momentum we've had coming out of the last few games of the regular season, we just need to bring that into regionals,” said Lake Park’s 6-5 sophomore middle hitter Carter Gibbons. “We need to come out fighting, especially on our home court.”Lesson No. 2? Finish what you start.“We were in control in both games, but...
Reavis closes in on SSC Red title; OPRF rally leaves Downers North feeling sick
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...
Saturday, May 27, IHSA boys’ sectional results
No. he's not getting ready to limbo under the net. Downers Grove South's Jordan Parrot has to reach back to get to this ball during Saturday's sectional semifinal against Downers Grove North at Oswego. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, May 27, IHSA sectional results(in bracket order with sectional seeds indicated)At Glenbrook North sectionalNo. 1 Glenbrook South def. No. 4 New Trier 31-29, 25-17Glenbrook South (36-1 overall, 10-0 in the Central Suburban South): Chance Shampine (6 kills, 1 ace, 3 digs), Alex Rupprecht (9 kills, 2 aces, 6...
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...
Monday, May 15 results
Loyola Academy won the Mike Hulett Spring Fling tournament last weekend. Monday, May 15 resultsCrete -Monee def. Shepard 25-23, 19-25, 25-16Shepard (12-17 overall, 6-2 in the South Suburban Conference).Loyola Academy def. Providence 25-12, 25-18Loyola Academy (28-5 overall, 9-0 in the Chicago Catholic League): Ben Trapp (4 kills, 3 aces), Jack Lopez (9 kills), Jake Balata (2 kills), Charlie Gervasio (4 kills), Liam Uruba (6 kills), Ryan Toomey (2 kills), Nathan Chi (18 assists, 3 aces), Stef Kins (10 digs).Note: Loyola Academy clinches at l...
Thursday, May 11 results
Glenbard West's Adam Grahan (7) had 6 kills and 2 blocks as the Hilltoppers won their 32nd consecutive match, defeating Marist, 26-24, 25-23, Thursday in Glen Ellyn. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 11 resultsBarrington def. Fremd 25-18, 18-25, 25-23Barrington (24-7 overall, 9-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Evan Jackson (3 kills, 3 blocks), Carsten Wegh (11 kills, 5 assists,12 digs, 2 blocks), Adrian Wu (17 assists, 4 digs), Gavin Rohlwing (3 kills, 4 blocks, 1 dig), John Sun (4 kills, 4 digs, 1 block), Eli Rodda (3 kills, 1 blo...
Tuesday, May 2 results
Glenbrook South won the Hersey invite Saturday, defeating the hosts, 25-19, 25-19, in the championship match to improve to 24-1. SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Tuesday, May 2 resultsAlthoff Catholic def. Edwardsville 25-17, 25-14Althoff Catholic (18-4 overall).Barrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-16, 25-15Barrington (19-4 overall, 6-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Cole Hartke (6 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces, 1 block), Eli Rodda (1 kill, 1 block, 4 digs), Quinn Kozak (8 kills), Carste...
Smiley, Kushner, SPVB 18 White hope to shine under the bright lights in Florida
Sydney Kushner (above, No. 2) and Cailey Smiley (home page, No. 14) and their SPVB 18 White teammates know their work is far from done despite their big win at the recent JVA World Challenge in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorRed, white and … feeling blue?Not in the plan for this crew.Cailyn Smiley, a 5-9 outside hitter from Oswego East, played for three different 18s teams at Sports Performance (18 Red, 18 White) as a junior, finally landing on the 18 Elite roster at the 49th AAU Girls Ju...
Thursday, May 18 results
Adan Cruz (1) and Morton are scheduled to close out the regular season at home Friday against St. Laurence. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 18 resultsBelleville Althoff def. Collinsville 25-21, 25-11Belleville Althoff (27-6 overall).Benet Academy def. Glenbard East 25-20, 25-21Benet (24-11 overall, 6-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dominic Krzeczkowski (20 kills), Aris Maurukas (7 kills), Marty Radgowski (3 kills), Thomas Galbraith (1 kill), Jacob Olejnik (23 assists), Reed Hefley (10 assists), Ryan Mitra (10 digs).B...
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, ...