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...
No. 2 U-High derails Normal West’s three-peat bid at Intercity Tournament
Normal West's Ellie Rink (9) notched 9 kills against Normal University High, but it wasn't enough as Jozey Bossingham (20) and Isabella McKinney (right) helped the Pioneers win, 25-20, 27-25, en route to the Intercity Tournament title at Normal West on Monday. (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comNORMAL – Normal University High produced points from sources both expected and unexpected on Monday to down Normal West en route to winning the 44th annual Bloomington-Normal Intercity Tournament at Normal West.“It’s...
Saturday, September 23 results
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...
Ready to have some fun, Lena-Winslow bests Fulton to win Stillman Valley Classic
Fulton finished second at Saturday's Stillman Valley Fall Classic, reahcing the championship match before losing to Lena-Winslow. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorTake it from somebody who’s been there, Lena-Winslow has what it takes to be playing on an early November morning at Redbird Arena in Normal.And chances are they’ll be having fun doing it.“I can say now that now that we’re not in Class 1A, but we’re their biggest fans,” said (Freeport) Aquin coach Robyn Stovall, who guided her team to back-to-back appearances at Redbird Arena...
Maine West Pumpkin Tournament
Friday, September 22 results
Friday, September 22 results At Kaneland Pool AKaneland def. Neuqua Valley 26-24, 25-16Kaneland def. Batavia 25-15, 25-13Kenwood def. Batavia 10-25, 25-13, 15-12 Kaneland (13-6 overall, 2-1 in the Interstate Eight Conference).Pool BGeneseo def. Aurora Central Catholic 25-10, 19-25, 15-9Downers Grove North def. Geneseo 25-11, 25-14Downers Grove North def. Yorkville 25-18, 25-14Note: Play resumes Saturday at 8:00 a.m.At Champaign CentralChampaign Central def. Decatur St. Teresa 23-25, 25-18, 25-8Decatur St. Teresa (3-13 overall...
Scholar program creates opportunities for student-athletes like Dimaano, Patel
Godwin Dimaano (left) and Divit Patel are participants in the highly-selective Schuler Scholar Program at Maine East. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comDivit Patel and Godwin Dimaano are two reasons why Maine East coach George Wong believes his program is on the upswing.The juniors give new meaning to the term, “upwardly mobile.”“I can’t speak more highly of these two,” Wong said. “What makes me really proud of the guys is that they are solid volleyball players and they’re solid citizens.“They always come to practice with a smile on th...
Saturday, October 14 results
Marin Johnson (10) and Glenbard West defeated Barrington to finish third Saturday at Glenbard East's Autumnfest. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, October 14 resultsAt Glenbard East AutumnfestBenet Academy def. Mother McAuley 25-22, 25-22 (championship)Benet Academy (31-2 overall, 4-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Christine Pullen (1 ace), Gabby Stasy (8 kills, 1 block), Morgan Asleson (1 ace), Audrey Asleson (8 kills, 1 block), Aniya Warren (1 ace), Ava Novak (2 kills), Ellie Stiernagle (25 assists, 4 kills, 1 block), Lynn...
When Vidovic talks, RedHawks listen, rally from early deficit to beat Barrington
The Marist RedHawks ran their record to 8-0 with a 25-20, 25-23 victory Wednesday in Barrington. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhen Marist coach Jordan Vidovic talks … and Wednesday’s nonconference match at Barrington was only 15 points old when he brought his team off the court for a chat … the RedHawks listen.“Coach does a good job of bringing us all together in the huddle,” said Marist’s 6-5 outside hitter Marty Canavan. “He knows what to say. He knows what we’re doing wrong. He's watching from the sidelines focusing on every posi...
Friday, May 5 results
Friday, May 5 results At Glenbrook North Saturday games at 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. Stevenson def. Niles West 25-13, 25-20Stevenson (22-6 overall, 5-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Onon Bayasakh (2 aces, 1 assist, 3 digs), David Wang (1 ace, 10 assists), Ramsey Engel (7 kills, 4 digs), Tony Hwang (6 kills, 2 blocks), Logan Kim (11 assists), Sam Nuudel (1 ace, 3 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Yugank Arora (2 kills, 2 blocks), Kian Odongo (4 kills, 4 blocks), James Angelos (3 kills, 1 block). Stevenson ...