(Updated 7/31) Jack Mally, a 6-6 outside hitter from Geneva and Sports Performance VBC, has committed to Loyola University-Chicago. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) (Updated, 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 31)Illprepvb.com is creating a list of the top Illinois boys volleyball players from the Class of 2024 who have committed to a college or university to continue their volleyball careers. If you are a coach, club director or parent and know of a player who should be on this list, please contact us at Illprepvb@gmail.com.Class of 2024 Glenbard West's...
Jacobs Tournament
Tuesday, August 29 results
. Marist's Elise Bocanegra had 11 digs in the RedHawks' victory over St. Francis on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, August 29 results (updated 2:22 p.m., Wednesday, August 30)Alleman def. Cambridge 26-24, 21-25, 25-23Alleman (2-1 overall, 0-0 in the Western Big Six): Ashley Wood (1 ace, 5 kills, 1 block, 8 digs), Delaney Orendorff (1 kill, 5 blocks), Megan Hulke (2 aces, 1 kill, 4 blocks, 28 assists), Ashlyn Sullivan (1 aces, 1 kill, 12 digs), Carson Wendt (2 blocks, 8 digs), Audrey Erickson (6 kills, 2 blocks), Clair Hulke (...
Monday, August 28 results
Marist libero Elayna Davidson had 12 digs in the championship match of the Mizuno Crimson Classic Saturday at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, August 28 results (updated 8:25 a.m., Tuesday, August 29)Alleman def. Abingdon-Avon 25-19, 25-21Alleman (1-1 overall, 0-0 in the Western Big Six): Ashley Wood (1 ace, 2 kills, 4 digs), Emilyn Polich (2 kills, 1 block), Megan Hulke (1 ace, 1 kill, 12 assists), Ashlyn Sullivan (2 aces, 1 assist, 9 digs), Carson Wendt (1 ace, 2 kills, 1 block, 3 digs), Audrey ...
To be the G.O.A.T., you need a G.O.A.T., and Willowbrook has one
Calli Kenny (9) had 22 kills as Willowbrook ended a 10-game losing streak to Lyons Township dating back to 2007 Wednesday in LaGrange. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorCalli Kenny wants her final Willowbrook team to be the greatest Willowbrook team in program history.Helping your team snap a 10-game losing streak against a storied inter-conference rival that dates back to 2007 – and perhaps even further back since the history on the subject is a little sketchy – is a good way to start.The Marquette-bound setter/rightside hitter poun...
West Aurora Invitational
Normal U-High strongarms Rochester in early Central State Eight showdown
Normal University High sophomore Levyn Snow (5) helped her No. 2-state ranked team down No. 10 Rochester, 25-21, 25-17, on Thursday at Normal. Attempting to block were Rochester's Grace Jameson (11) and Charlotte Beatty (12). (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comNORMAL – In general, Rochester’s volleyball team knew where trouble was going to come from on Thursday.Knowing specifically where to place blockers and passers, however, against a team with as many weapons as Normal University High proved problematic as...
Wednesday, August 30 results
Springfield Southeast coach Bruce Wible called Lincoln, "Maybe the best 3A team I've seen so far." Wednesday, August 30 results (updated 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 31)Benet Academy def. Metea Valley 25-12, 25-22Benet (6-1 overall, 0-0 Conference): Elle Stiernagle (3 kills, 28 assists, 2 digs), Audrey Asleson (4 kills, 3 digs), Sophia Pursley (2 blocks), Lynney Tarnow (12 kills, 1 block), Ava Novak (7 kills, 1 dig), Gabby Stasys (2 kills, 2 blocks), Aniya Warren (10 digs), Ava Ledebuhr (2 digs), Christine Pullen (1 dig), Morgan Asleson (3 d...
Bullington, Marist stop Oak Park-River Forest; McAuley ends St. Laurence’s run
Junior outside hitter Bella Bullington (2) had 12 kills in the championship match and was named MVP of the Mizuno Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North and sponsored by Sports Performance VBC and Illprepvb.com. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Relentless.“Something that's so special about this group is that we’re all so mentally tough,” said Marist’s 6-1 junior outside hitter Bella Bullington in a rare quiet moment late Saturday afternoon at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. “We’ll get in those ruts, but it doesn't feel panicky....
Dulle, Downs Tri-Valley open season with win over Bloomington Central Catholic
Veteran coach Donna Dulle (in blue shirt) speaks to her Downs Tri-Valley volleyball team during a 25-11, 25-19 season-opening victory over visiting Bloomington Central Catholic on Thursday. (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comDOWNS – Most volleyball teams coached by the legendary Donna Dulle are like picky restaurant guests … they send almost everything back.Such was the case again Thursday when Tri-Valley, ranked No. 6 in Class 2A by Illprepvb.com, returned more than enough of Bloomington Central Catholic’s ...