Glenbard North lost its road contest at Wheaton Warrenville South on Tuesday, falling 25-14, 25-13 to their DuKane Conference rivals. Tuesday, September 12 results (updated 8:30 q.m., Friday, September 15)Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Sullivan 25-23, 25-19Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (5-7 overall, 2-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (1 ace, 4 digs), Savannah Butcher (2 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Hannah Carter (2 kills), Summer Melton (5 kills, 1 block, 4 digs), Alayna Plank (1 ace, 1 block, 2 digs, 17 ass...
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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...
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Junior libero Mari Rodriguez and the undefeated Huntley Red Raiders host Barrington on Wednesday in a remacth of last year's supersectional meeting at Dundee-Crown. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“Well, at least we haven’t been sent to the ‘sectional of death.’”That’s how one suburban Chicago coach reacted to the release of the regional, sectional and supersectional sites by the IHSA last Friday. Similar sentiments are likely being felt by coaches throughout Illinois regardless of their team’s class, ...
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...
Saturday, October 7 results
Benet Academy won its second tournament championship of the season Saturday, defeating Normal West 24-26, 25-17, 25-9, to claim the St. Charles East Scholatic Cup at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. Saturday, October 7 results (updated 9:05 p.m., Monday, October 9)At. St. Charles East Scholastic CupGold Pool 1Benet Academy def. St. Charles North 25-22, 25-18Benet Academy def. Hinsdale Central 25-23, 27-25Hinsdale Central def. St. Charles North 24-26, 25-16, 15-13Gold Pool 2Normal West def. Edwardsville 25-22, 25-23Normal West d...
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...
Lincoln-Way West extends win streak to seven with late burst against Lemont
Keira O'Donnell had 18 kills, but it wasn't ewnough as Lemont lost to red-hot Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox on Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comSince beginning varsity play in 2009, the Lincoln-Way West girls’ volleyball team has won exactly one regional title.That came in a Class 3A regional on their home floor in 2013 with a 23-25, 25-20, 25-22 victory over Illiana Christian. A decade later, the Warriors are putting themselves squarely in the conversation to compete for another regional championsh...