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Lincoln-Way Central Autumn Knights Invitational
Wednesday, October 4 results
Lena-Winslow held its "Pink Out" match Tuesday, raising breast cancer awareness and honoring two members of the Lena-Winslow community, libero tracker and former player Rose Black, a breast cancer survivor, and Jeri Strohecker, who is currrently battling cancer. Wednesday, October 4 results (updated 4:15 p.m., Thursday, October 5)(Augusta) Southeastern def. West Prairie 25-20, 25-15(Augusta) Southeastern (18-4 overall, 1-2 in the West Central Conference): Amanda Stephens (12 kills, 12 digs), Abigail Shaffer (16 assists, 13 digs).Benet Acade...
Monday, October 16 results
Unity Christian of Decatur (formerly Lutheran School Association of Decatur) is currently 27-4 and 9-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference. Led by Maggye Smith, who has career records of more than 1,000 digs and 1,000 kills, and freshman Mallory Harrison, who has racked up more than 116 aces this season, Unity Christian has won three tournaments – the Central Illinois Traveling Tournament, the Unity Tournament and the Lincoln Prairie Conference tournament. Monday, October 16 results (updated 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, October 17)(...
Quincy Notre Dame Tournament
Maine West Pumpkin Tournament
Monday, October 2 results
Wheaton Warrenville South will look to remain unbeaten in the DuKane Conference when the Tigers travel to Lake Park on Tuesday. Monday, October 2 results(Augusta) Southeastern def. Rushville/Industry 25-13, 25-15 (Augusta) Southeastern (17-3 overall, 1-1 in the West Central Conference): Amanda Stephens (11 kills, 13 assists, 8 digs), Abigail Shaffer (6 kills, 10 assists, 10 digs), Savannah Ramsey (8 digs).Barrington def. Wheaton Warrenville South 25-14, 25-19Barrington (22-3 overall, 6-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Molly Kozak (5 digs,...
Spoken nearly 60 years ago, Jack Weinberg’s words still reverberate today
Lemont, which had perhaps its best chance to make its first-ever appearance in the IHSA finals since the program was established, was sidelined not by another team, but by the failure and vindictiveness of adults. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorOK, I admit it. I was part of the “Don't trust anyone over 30” generation.Jack Weinberg, a student activist at the University of California-Berkeley during the turbulent 1960s who is credited with authoring the phrase, made a few more converts this week.Tuesday, the Illinois High Schoo...
Thursday, October 19 results
Barrington's defensive specialist Sarah Jensen and the Fillies defeated Hersey on Thursday to win their second consecutive Mid-Suburban League championship. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, October 19 results (updated 11:55 a.m., Friday, October 20)Aquin Catholic def. Dakota 25-12, 25-21Aquin Catholic (23-7 overall, 9-3 in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference): Ainsley Stovall (12 kills, 6 digs), Megan Holder (19 assists, 9 digs), Hanna Broge (5 kills, 5 digs).JV: Aquin won 25-16, 25-21 The Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond Knights...
Wednesday, October 18 results
(Olney) Richland County setter Rylee Bloomer recently celebrated her 1,000th career assist with her teammates. Wednesday, October 18 results Alleman def. (Spring Valley) Hall 25-22, 25-18Alleman (7-13 overall, 2-11 in the Western Big Six): Ashley Wood (2 aces, 8 digs), Emilye Polich (1 kill, 3 blocks), Jill Hoffman (1 kill), Megan Hulke (1 block, 24 assists, 3 digs), Ashlyn Sullivan (2 aces, 1 kill, 16 digs), Carson Wendt (1 ace, 1 block), Audrey Erickson (9 kills), Clair Hulke (7 kills, 4 blocks, 10 digs), Kristina Johannes (6 digs), R...