Watseka defeated Paxton-Buckley-Loda on Saturday to win the championship of the 40th Annual Watseka Volleyball Tournament. Saturday, September 23 results (updated 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 25)At Hersey Final standingsHersey 5-0St. Charles North 4-1Naperville North 3-2Antioch 2-3Lake Forest 1-4Evanston 0-5At RochesterMetamora def. Rochester 25-14, 25-19Metamora (15-3 overall, 6-0 in the Mid-Illini Conference): Esma Frieden (9 kills), Avery Bedwell (8 assists, 2 blocks), Bella Gregory (10), Ryan Schwarz (3 aces).Metamora def...
Thursday, September 28 results
West Chicago's Anna Pinkevich goes on the attack during a match earlier this week against Glenbard North. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, September 28 results (updated 9:25 a.m., Friday, September 29)Addison Trail def. Maine West 25-21, 25-19Addison Trail (8-12 overall, 2-2 in the West Suburban Gold): Stephanie Petrbok (1 ace, 5 kills, 9 digs, passed 2.25), Itzel Gamboa (3 aces, 3 digs, passed 2.62), Jaela Romeus (5 aces, 4 kills, 4 digs).Aquin Catholic def. Orangeville 25-23, 25-21 Aquin Catholic (15-5 overall, 6-2 in the Northwest Upsta...
Lincoln-Way East looking for boys team for April 2024 tournament
Lincoln-Way West extends win streak to seven with late burst against Lemont
Keira O'Donnell had 18 kills, but it wasn't ewnough as Lemont lost to red-hot Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox on Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comSince beginning varsity play in 2009, the Lincoln-Way West girls’ volleyball team has won exactly one regional title.That came in a Class 3A regional on their home floor in 2013 with a 23-25, 25-20, 25-22 victory over Illiana Christian. A decade later, the Warriors are putting themselves squarely in the conversation to compete for another regional championsh...
Wednesday, September 20 results
West Aurora and junior standout Maureen Pokryfke fell to Minooka in three sets Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, September 20 results (updated 11:30 a.m., Thursday, September 21)Annawan def. Princeville 25-21, 25-9Annawan (15-3 overall, 4-0 in the Lincoln Trail Conference).Belvidere North def. Rockford Auburn 25-16, 25-16Belvidere North (15-2 overall, 10-0 in the NIC-10 Conference).Benet Academy def. St. Charles North 25-12, 21-25, 25-17Benet Academy (16-1 overall, 2-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Elle Stiernag...
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Thursday, September 14 results
After going 1-1 in pool play Wednesday at the Wheaton Classic, Downers Grove North seniors (from left) Christina Diaz, Lauren Hill, Avery Presern, Liliana Utterback, Cailyn Myers and Summer Vavra will lead the Trojans into the Silver braclet on Saturday Thursday, September 14 results (updated 3:05 p.m., Friday, September 15)Aquin Catholic def. Durand 25-20, 25-19Aquin Catholic (13-3 overall, 3-0 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Megan Holder (15 assists, 3 blocks), Ainsley Stovall (11 kills).Durand (16-3 overall, 3-1 in the N...
Thursday, August 31 results
Vanderbilt recruit Rachel Ogunleye (9) of Normal University High slammed 5 kills in Thursday's 25-21, 25-17 home win over Rochester. Rockets battling at the net were Peyton Zeidler (16) and Hadleigh Maley (9). (Photo by Randy Sharer) Thursday, August 31 results (updated 9:05 a.m., Friday, September 1)Alleman def. East Moline 25-20, 25-22Alleman (3-1 overall, 1-0 in the Western Big Six): Ashley Wood (1 ace, 2 kills, 5 digs), Emilye Polich (1 kill, 3 blocks), Megan Hulke (4 kills, 2 blocks, 19 assists, 4 digs), Ashlyn Sullivan (1 kill, 1 ...
Tuesday, September 12 results
Glenbard North lost its road contest at Wheaton Warrenville South on Tuesday, falling 25-14, 25-13 to their DuKane Conference rivals. Tuesday, September 12 results (updated 8:30 q.m., Friday, September 15)Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Sullivan 25-23, 25-19Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (5-7 overall, 2-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (1 ace, 4 digs), Savannah Butcher (2 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Hannah Carter (2 kills), Summer Melton (5 kills, 1 block, 4 digs), Alayna Plank (1 ace, 1 block, 2 digs, 17 ass...
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Junior libero Mari Rodriguez and the undefeated Huntley Red Raiders host Barrington on Wednesday in a remacth of last year's supersectional meeting at Dundee-Crown. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“Well, at least we haven’t been sent to the ‘sectional of death.’”That’s how one suburban Chicago coach reacted to the release of the regional, sectional and supersectional sites by the IHSA last Friday. Similar sentiments are likely being felt by coaches throughout Illinois regardless of their team’s class, ...