Junior outside hitter Bella Bullington (2) had 12 kills in the championship match and was named MVP of the Mizuno Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North and sponsored by Sports Performance VBC and Illprepvb.com. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Relentless.“Something that's so special about this group is that we’re all so mentally tough,” said Marist’s 6-1 junior outside hitter Bella Bullington in a rare quiet moment late Saturday afternoon at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. “We’ll get in those ruts, but it doesn't feel panicky....
Thursday, August 24 results
Bloomington Central Catholic's Kampbell Niepagen (8), a 6-foot-2 freshman, had 4 kills during a 25-11, 25-19 loss at No. 6-ranked Downs Tri-Valley on Thursday. Attempting to put up a block were Ella Cryer (14) and Hailey Warfel (9). (Photo by Randy Sharer) Thursday, August 24 results (updated 12:12 p.m., Friiday, August 25)Antioch def. Vernon Hills 25-23, 25-19Vernon Hills (0-2 overall, 0-0 in the Central Suburban North): Maya Raval (14 assists, 4 digs, 3 kills), Morgan Hart (3 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs), Ronnie Ramirez (4 kills, 4 digs, 2 a...
Hersey Invitational
Rushville-Industry Invitational
Presenting SPVB/Illprepvb.com’s list of the top 100 boys club players in Illinois
Ultimate VBC's Tyler Tharpe (Whitney Young) has only been playing volleyball for three years, but has been so impressive that he will be continuing his athletic and academic ccareer at Ohio State. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe top club teams from Illinois and throughout the United States will soon fly south to compete in the 2023 AAU Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orange County, Florida, Saturday-Tuesday, July 1-4.We have compiled a list of th...
Monday, May 15 results
Loyola Academy won the Mike Hulett Spring Fling tournament last weekend. Monday, May 15 resultsCrete -Monee def. Shepard 25-23, 19-25, 25-16Shepard (12-17 overall, 6-2 in the South Suburban Conference).Loyola Academy def. Providence 25-12, 25-18Loyola Academy (28-5 overall, 9-0 in the Chicago Catholic League): Ben Trapp (4 kills, 3 aces), Jack Lopez (9 kills), Jake Balata (2 kills), Charlie Gervasio (4 kills), Liam Uruba (6 kills), Ryan Toomey (2 kills), Nathan Chi (18 assists, 3 aces), Stef Kins (10 digs).Note: Loyola Academy clinches at l...
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...
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...
SPVB 18 Elite’s journey to AAU title game is its own reward; Kahl finishes third
A key injury early in its semifinal match stalled SPVB 18 Kahl's drive to the 18 Premier chamionship game at the 50th AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorORLANDO, Florida – Sometimes it’s about the journey, not the destination.SPVB 18 Elite, seeking its first national title since 2018 when it defeated Munciana 18 Samurai twice in 24 hours, lost to its neighbors from across the border Saturday in the championship match of the 18 Open division at the 50th annual AAU Girls Natio...
Lake Park sneaks past South Elgin in postseason warm-up for the two league champs
Lake Park finished the regular season with a 29-27, 27-25 victory over South Elgin on Wednesday. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt’s never too late to learn a valuable volleyball lesson.Lesson No. 1? Don’t ever give up.“The momentum we've had coming out of the last few games of the regular season, we just need to bring that into regionals,” said Lake Park’s 6-5 sophomore middle hitter Carter Gibbons. “We need to come out fighting, especially on our home court.”Lesson No. 2? Finish what you start.“We were in control in both games, but...