Glenbard West junior outside hitter Casey Maas (1) was named to the six-man all-tournament team at Glenbrook North last weekend. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe end is nigh.For some, it cannot come soon enough. For others, it’s only the beginning of a journey they will hope will consummate with a visit to Hoffman Estates on June 2-3.These are the last Illinois’ boys high school rankings of the regular season. As such, we’ve expanded the rankings to 25 (actually 27, including ties) teams. How it all shake...
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 ...
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...
Saturday, May 27, IHSA boys’ sectional pairings
Stevenson, which won the regional at Grayslake Central, will play (Rockton) Hononegah in Saturday's 2:00 p.m. sectional semifinal at (Fox Lake) Grant. Saturday, May 27, IHSA boys' sectional pairings(in bracket order with sectional seeds indicated)At Glenbrook North sectionalNo. 1 Glenbrook South (35-1 overall, 10-0 in the Central Suburban South) vs. No. 4 New Trier (21-12, overall, 5-5 in the Central Suburban South), 1:00 p.m.No. 2 Glenbrook North (21-8 overall, 6-4 in the Central Suburban South) vs. No. 3 Loyola Academy (31-6 overall, 9-...
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...
Suitable for viewing: Parker Moorhead, Glenbard West enjoy Act II against Marist
Parker Moorhead (12) had 8 kills, including the final two of the match, as Glenbard West defeated Marist for the second time this season, 26-24, 25-23, Thursday in Glen Ellyn. (File photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorGlenbard West’s Parker Moorhead loves watching game film.“I always love watching film,” he said. “I like watching myself. I can't lie. This was just so much fun. I’ll probably watch this like 10 or 12 times.”Moorhead will particularly enjoy watching the final two points of Thursday’s match against ...
Monday, May 8 results
Grayslake Central, which recently won its own Ram Slam tournament, is the fourth seed in Sub-Sectional A of the Fox Lake Grant sectional and will host a regional. Save 20% Off Wave Rider 26 With Code 20FORMOM Monday, May 8 resultsBenet Academy def. Marian Catholic 20-25, 25-13, 25-14Benet Academy (21-10 overall, 5-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference).Carmel def. Lake Zurich 25-18, 25-17Carmel (16-13 overall, 3-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Michael Schofield (15 kills, 3 aces, 6 digs), Isaac Alvarez (6 kills), Will...
Tuesday, May 30, IHSA boys sectional results
Downers Grove North's Cooper Hansen had 3 kills and a block but the Trojans fell to the Lions of Lyons Township, 25-17, 25-23, in the sectional championship match at Oswego. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 30, IHSA sectional results(in bracket order with sectional seeds indicated)At Glenbrook North sectional No. 1 Glenbrook South def. No. 2 Glenbrook North 25-17, 25-22Glenbrook South (37-1 overall, 10-0 in the Central Suburban South): Chance Shampine (11 kills, 1 block, 4 digs), Alex Rupprecht 4 kills, 1 block, 7 digs), Kr...
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...
Tuesday, May 23 results
Southwest Prairie Conference champion Plainfield East, the No. 3 seed at the Lincoln-Way West sectional, defeated No,. 5 seeded Joliet Catholic Tuesday in a rematch of a semifinal of the Willowbrook tournament. 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) Tuesday, May 23 resultsAt Glenbrook North sectionalAt Maine WestGlenbrook North def. (Chicago) Northside 25-14, 25-9Maine South def. Maine West 2...