With four juniors playing key rolesy, Naperville Central improvd to 4-3 with a 25-21, 27-25 victory Tuesday over Downers Grove North. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorNaperville Central was one of the most dominant large-school teams in Illinois from 1998 to 2007, winning eight regional titles, three sectional titles and making three appearances in the IHSA finals at Redbird Arena.The Redhawks won two IHSA championships during that period, claiming the Class AA title in 2005 behind Tara Hester, Jessica Yanz and Caitlin Staib, and the...
Sophomores Stiernagle, Tarnow lead Benet past Marist for Wheaton Classic title
Benet Academy won its 10th Wheaton Classic championship Saturday, defeating Marist, 25-20, 25-18. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThere is some symmetry with Benet Academy winning its 10th Wheaton Classic championship while being led by a pair of 10th graders.While neither 6-1 sophomore setter Ellie Stiernagle nor 6-5 sophomore middle hitter Lynney Tarnow reaped all-tournament honors, both were instrumental in Benet Academy’s 25-20, 25-18 victory over previously unbeaten Marist in the Wheaton Classic championship match Saturday.T...
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...
Friday, September 8 results
IBenet Academy's junior libero Aniya Warren recorded her 1,000th career dig Friday at Downers Grove North. Friday, September 8 resultsBenet Academy def. Downers Grove North 25-14, 25-13Benet Academy (9-1 overall, 1-0 in East Suburban Catholic Conference): Elle Stiernagle (1 kill, 20 assists, 5 digs), Audrey Asleson (2 kills, 1 dig, 3 blocks), Lynney Tarnow (5 kills, 1 dig, 1 block), Ava Novak (2 kills, 1 digs), Gabby Stasys (7 kills, 1 block), Aniya Warren (5 digs), Ava Ledebuhr (3 digs), Christine Pullen (7 digs), Morgan Asleson (4 dig...
Oregon Tournament
Tuesday, October 3 results
Marist avenged an earlier loss to Benet Acadmey at the Wheaton Classic by defeating the Redwings, 25-15, 20-25,, 25-18, Tuesday in Lisle. Tuesday, October 3 results (updated 9:55 a.m., Wednesday, October 4)Argo def. Thornton Fractional South 25-23, 26-24, 21-25Thornton Fractional South (12-12 overall, 2-8 in the South Suburban Conference): Earehc’ Hill (4 aces, 5 kills, 3 digs).Athens def. New Berlin 25-22, 25-17New Berlin (12-9 overall, 2-4 in the Sangamo Conference): Kami Sheedy (9 kills), Marissa Heironimus (3 kills), Kaylee Cowhick ...
Bullington, Marist take down McAuley; Benet pulls inside job on Glenbard West
The MVP of the Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North earlier this year, Marist's Bella Bullington lit up Mother McAuley to the tune of 25 kills Thursday in the RedHawks' 25-20, 24-26, 25-16 victory. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comBella Bullington brought it. Did she ever.The 6-1 junior outside hitter put down a staggering 25 kills as Marist defeated Mother McAuley, 25-20, 24-26, 25-16, in the always intense neighborhood match before a raucous crowd Thursday on 99th and Pulaski.It was the f...
Hersey Invitational
Saturday, September 2 results
Led by all-tournament selection Bree Messenger (4), Belvidere North finished second at the Jacobs Invitational on Saturday. Saturday, September 2 results (updated 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 5)At JacobsPool 1Belvidere North def. Lake Forest 25-15, 25-16Belvidere North def. Jacobs 25-21, 25-23Belvidere North def. Marian Central Catholic 25-21, 25-19Jacobs def. Marian Central Catholic 25-21, 25-14Jacobs def. Lake Forest 25-18, 25-13Marian Central Catholic def. Lake Forest 25-19, 25-13Pool 2Warren def. Grant 25-22, 25-8Warren def. Rockf...
Friday, September 15 results
Bolingbrook setter Sarah Harvey recently eclipsed 1,000 career assists. Friday, September 15 results At Oak Lawn Green poolOak Lawn vs. ShepardLincoln-Way Central def. Hancock 25-15, 25-9Lincoln-Way Central (7-4 overall, 0-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference).Oak Lawn vs. HancockLincoln-Way Central def. Shepard 25-17, 25-15Lincoln-Way Central (8-4 overall, 0-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference).White poolEvergreen Park vs. RichardsLincoln-Way West vs. Rich TownshipEvergreen Park vs. Rich TownshipLincoln-Way West vs. Richard...