Presenting the preseason Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com girls rankings

Mother McAuley and Benet Academy could be headed toward another IHSA Class 4A championship match clash, or will the folks downstate pair the two big-school powerhouses in a supersectional smashup like they did in 2014? Stay tuned. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission.By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorLet the (guessing) games be...

Saturday, August 26 results

Oak Park-River Forest setter Kinsey Smith was named to the all-tournament team at the Mizuno Crimson Classic. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, August 26 results (updated 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 6) Saturday's results At Mizuno Crimson ClassicMarist def. Oak Park-River Forest 25-19, 25-22 (Gold championship)Marist (6-0 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Maddie Berry (25 assists, 7 digs), Bella Bullington (12 kills, 8 digs, 2 aces), Jess Kur...

Tuesday, August 22 results

Pleasant Plains' 26-24, 25-12 victory over Decatur St. Teresa on Tuesday was the 1,000th win in program history. Tuesday, August 22 results (updated 9:42 a.m., Wednesday, August 23)Annawan def. Alleman 25-21, 25-13Alleman (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the Western Big Six): Ashley Wood (2 kills, 1 block, 3 digs), Delaney Orendorff (1 kill), Emilyn Polich (2 blocks), Megan Hulke (1 kill, 1 block, 7 assists, 3 digs), Ashlyn Sullivan (1 assist, 6 digs), Carson Wendt (1 kill), Audrey Erickson (1 kill, 1 block, 1 dig), Clair Hulke (7 kills, 3 blocks, 1 di...

York brings the hype, claims crosstown battle with visiting IC Catholic Prep

York's eight seniors played key roles in Monday's season-opening win over visiting IC Catholic Prep in front of a large crowd on St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorEmelyn Stettin & Co. are bringing the hype.“The team chemistry is so amazing this year,” said York’s 5-11 setter. “We’re so compatible with each other. Everyone just gets along so well. We play for each other. We’re a very selfless team. We’re so supportive of each other. We’re always there for one another when someone messes up.And…?“We bring t...

Friday, August 25 results

Plainfield North lost a heartbreaking 25-23, 18-25, 15-12 deicision to Neuqua Valley in its opener at the 2023 Mizuno Crimson Classic Friday at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. Friday, August 25 results 2023 Mizuno Crimson Classic at Great Lake Volleyball Center You can track live scores here: https://www.pnhsvb.com/tournaments/crimson-classic-varsity Saturday's brackets At Mizuno Crimson ClassicLockport def. Waubonsie Valley 25-17, ...

Wednesday, August 23 results

St, Ignatius improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 25-23, 25-11 victory Wednesday over Jones College Prep. Wednesday, August 23 results (updated 11:11 a.m., Thursday, August 24)Antioch def. Lake Forest 18-25, 25-21, 25-19Lake Forest (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the North Suburban Conference).Carmel def. Marian Central 25-23, 25-15Marian Central Catholic (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the Chicagoland Christian Conference): Hadley Rogge (1 ace, 1 block, 6 kills, 1 assist), Ella Conlon (1 ace, 6 kills, 1 assist), Alex Rewiako (1 ace, 2 kills, 16 assists)....

Oswego East starts anew, Newman gets bumped up to 2A; more ’23 previews

By virute of its fourth-place finish in Class 1A last fall, (Sterling) Newman Central Catholic was subject to the IHSA's 1.65 multiplier and will compete in the Class 2A tournament for the next two years. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor The Illinios girls high school volleyball season begins in earnest in just a few days, and today Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus ...

Genoa-Kingston begins title defense; Normal West, York, more ’23 previews

Genoa-Kingston's Alayna Pierce (16) and the Cogs are preparing to defend their IHSA Class 2A championship, but they will face stiff competition from teams like IC Catholic Prep, Fairfield and Timothy Christian. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season is underway this week with the start of practice, and today Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of ...