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...
Dulle, Downs Tri-Valley open season with win over Bloomington Central Catholic
Veteran coach Donna Dulle (in blue shirt) speaks to her Downs Tri-Valley volleyball team during a 25-11, 25-19 season-opening victory over visiting Bloomington Central Catholic on Thursday. (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comDOWNS – Most volleyball teams coached by the legendary Donna Dulle are like picky restaurant guests … they send almost everything back.Such was the case again Thursday when Tri-Valley, ranked No. 6 in Class 2A by Illprepvb.com, returned more than enough of Bloomington Central Catholic’s ...
Feeling the pain is Barrington’s gain; IHSA quarterfinal pairings flush with drama
Barrington's 6-11 junior Cole Hartke missed three weeks and 11 matches due to injury, but has returned to help lead the Broncos to Friday's IHSA quarterfinals. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorFighting the pain.Barrington talks about it every day.Two years ago, No. 2-seeded Barrington lost its regional opener to No. 18 Addison Trail, 25-17, 25-21. Last year, Barrington, arguably the second-best team in the tournament field, fell to eventual IHSA champion Glenbard West, 22-25, 25-13, 25-18, in the finals of ...
Tuesday, May 16 results
Morton is working to overcome the loss of senior setter Oswaldo Guzman (back row, fourth from right) to an ankle injury last week. Tuesday, May 16 resultsBellleville Althoff def. Metro East Lutheran 25-12, 25-7Bellleville Althoff (26-6 overall): Nick Jansen (8 kills, 10 aces, 7 digs), Ethan Karban (14 assists).Brother Rice def. St. Rita 25-11, 25-22Brother Rice (27-7 overall, 8-1 in the Chicago Catholic League): Shauniel Nelson (7 kills, 1 ace, 1 block), Brendan McCarthy (6 kills, 1 block), Luke Dwyer (23 assists, 1 ace).Downers Grove Nort...
Monday, September 4 result
Monday, September 4 resultIllini West def. Pittsfield 25-12, 25-20Illini West (7-1 overall, 0-0 in the Prairieland Conference): Josie Bryan (6 kills, 2 blocks, 7 assists), Madalyn Boyer (5 kills, 3 blocks), Reagan Reed (5 kills), Audra Carroll (4 kills), Corin Robinson (6 assists, 8 service points, 2 aces), Kaelyn Ferrill (4 digs, 5 service points), Abi White (9 service points, 3 aces).Next up: Illini West hosts Western at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ...
Saturday, August 26 results
Oak Park-River Forest setter Kinsey Smith was named to the all-tournament team at the Mizuno Crimson Classic. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, August 26 results (updated 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 6) Saturday's results At Mizuno Crimson ClassicMarist def. Oak Park-River Forest 25-19, 25-22 (Gold championship)Marist (6-0 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Maddie Berry (25 assists, 7 digs), Bella Bullington (12 kills, 8 digs, 2 aces), Jess Kur...
Saturday, June 3, IHSA boys tournament results
Lyons Township's 6-6- junior Luka Kostic had 6 kills in Saturday's championship match loss to Glenbard West. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, June 3, IHSA boys tournament resultsSemifinalsGlenbard West def. Oak Park-River Forest 29-27, 25-16Glenbard West (39-2 overall, 5-1 in the West Suburban Silver): Casey Maas (7 kills, 8 digs), Jack Anderson (2 kills, 32 assists, 5 digs, 1 block), Adam Graham (14 kills, 3 assists, 10 digs), Parker Moorhead (13 kills, 5 digs), Liam O’Neill (2 kills, 1 ace, 1 dig, 1 block), Xzavion Willett (5 kills), An...
Thursday, May 18 results
Adan Cruz (1) and Morton are scheduled to close out the regular season at home Friday against St. Laurence. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 18 resultsBelleville Althoff def. Collinsville 25-21, 25-11Belleville Althoff (27-6 overall).Benet Academy def. Glenbard East 25-20, 25-21Benet (24-11 overall, 6-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dominic Krzeczkowski (20 kills), Aris Maurukas (7 kills), Marty Radgowski (3 kills), Thomas Galbraith (1 kill), Jacob Olejnik (23 assists), Reed Hefley (10 assists), Ryan Mitra (10 digs).B...
Timothy Christian’s Vander Wal has another championship on her bucket list
Hope Huizenga (6) had 5 kills as Timothy Christian defeated Chicago Christian Tuesday in Palos Heights. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comAbby Vander Wal would make any team better.The 6-foot-3-inch junior outside hitter was named the tournament MVP in helping to lead the USA Girls U19 National Team to the World Championship last month in Osijek, Croatia. As an encore, she joined the USA Girls U21 National Team at the end of August and helped the team to a sixth-place finish in the world at the finals i...
Joliet Catholic’s big bounce back betters Glenbard South at Willowbrook invite
Glenbard South junior outside hitter Ben Zima (far right) had 11 kills in the championship match Saturday at Willowbrook, but it wasn't enuogh as Joliet Catholic prevailed, 25-19, 25-20. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorJoliet Catholic’s Zach Pekol waxed philosophic when asked about the inevitable end of the high school careers he and his twin brother, Luke, have enjoyed these past three years.“It's definitely bittersweet that everything is coming to an end, but I'm really excited that I have the opportunity to...