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Monday, April 24 results
St. Francis coach Mike Lynch earned his 600th career win Saturday at the Smack Attack tournament hosted by Brother Rice. Meanwhile,, Monday's victory over Grayslake North marked Mundelein head coach George Dressen's 600th career win. Congratulations to both! Monday, April 24 resultsGlenbrook North def. Lake Zurich 25-14, 25-14Glenbrook North (11-3 overall, 4-0 in the Central Suburban South).Lake Zurich (14-7 overall, 2-1 in the North Suburban Conference).Grayslake Central def. Round Lake 25-11, 25-14Round Lake (0-14 overall, 0-0 in the N...
Moorhead, O’Neill champs again as Glenbard West defeats Lyons for IHSA title
Glenbard West's bench storms the court after Liam O'Neill's kill at match point gave the Toppers their second consecutive IHSA championship Saturday at Hoffman Estates, (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/wl5mmyRxsy4 By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorCould Glenbard West be two-thirds of the way to another three-peat?“I won't say anything about it, but that would be awesome if they could,” said Glenbard West’s 6-5 outside hitter Parker Moorhead.Moorhead had 11 kills, 3 assists, 1 ace, a dig and a block, and 6-5 middle hitt...
Monday, May 22 results
Soimetimes the best way to kick back and do a little team bonding right before the IHSA tournament is a group outing to mini-golf. Mizuno USA manufactures and distributes high quality golf, baseball, softball, running, track & field and volleyball equipment, apparel and footwear. (click logo to go to site) Monday, May 22 resultsAt Glenbrook North sectionalAt Maine West(Chicago) Northside def. (Northfield) Christian Heritage Academy 25-16, 25-22Maine South def. (Chicago) CICS Northtown 25-9, 25-9 Maine West def. (Chicago) Rooseve...
Ultimate-ly, teams from up north are the big cheeses at Windy City Round-Up
MOD B18 Blue's Connor Durst (Glenbrook North) slaps a kill past a pair of MVC 18-Greek defenders durng the north shore club's 18 Open semifinal loss Sunday at McCormick Place. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe aroma of cheddar, brats and Blatz permeated the air last weekend at McCormick Place.Thank goodness for a little breath of fresh air from SPVB B15 Elite.There was a simple reason clubs from north of the border dominated the 2023 AAU/JVA Windy City Round-Up, with Milwaukee-based clubs winning three of th...
Monday, September 18 results
Illini West got tripped up at the "Shoebox" on Monday, falling to host Monmouth-Roseville, 26-24, 25-21. Monday, September 18 results (updated, 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, September 20).Argenta-Oreana def. Tuscola 25-20, 26-24Tuscola (2-15 overall, 0-1 in the Central Illinois Conference): Emily Czerwonka (16 assists, 1-0 digs), Reese Davis (11 digs), Ayla Deleva (1 kill, 1 ace, 1 block), Catie Gibson (2 kills), Natalie Hasting (5 digs, 1 block), Sydney Moss (11 kills, 11 digs, 3 blocks), Carly Ochs (8 digs), Addisyn Petry (2 kills, 14 digs), Brai...
Wednesday, May 10 results
Joliet Catholic (far court) siffered its first loss of the season in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Wednesday at Marist. (File photo by Dave Ruggles). Save 20% Off Wave Rider 26 With Code 20FORMOM Wednesday, May 10 resultsAndrew def. Willowbrook 24-26, 25-20, 25-22Andrew (16-13 overall, 2-3 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Cian Collins (11 kills, 6 assists), TJ Dziekan (19 assists, 5 aces), Tyler Sempek (15 digs). Downers Grove North def. Morton 25-18, 25-19Downers Grove North (20-8 overall, 3-2 in the West Suburban Sil...
Monday, September 25 results
Oswego defeated Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg to win the SETtember Fest at Champaign Central on Saturday. Monday, September 25 results (updated 9:29 a.m., Tuesday, September 26)Barrington def. Schaumburg 25-16, 25-20Barrington (15-2 overall, 4-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Molly Kozak (5 digs, 1 ace, 3 service points), Whitney Mall (7 kills, 2 digs), Gwen Adler (17 assists, 3 digs, 6 service points, 1 kill), Jenna Meitzler (13 assists, 6 kills, 2 digs, 2 service points, 1 block), Addie Brookbank (5 digs, 3 service points), Berkeley Ploder...
Wednesday, May 3 results
The Mundelein Mustangs, who earned the 600th career win for head coach George Dressen, Jr., earluer this season, finished second at last weekend's Grayslake Central Ram Slam. SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Wednesday, May 3 resultsAlton Marquette def. Granite City 25-10, 25-17Alton Marquette (16-6-2 overall, 8-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference). Belleville Althoff def. Father McGivney 25-23, 25-12Belleville Althoff (19-4 overall).Deerfield def. Highland Park 25-21, 25-21De...
Benet Academy tops hosts at Metea Valley; Lincoln-Way East third at Fishers
Benet Academy defeated Metea Valley, 27-25, 25-20, to win the championship of the Metea Valley tournament Saturday in Aurora. At Metea ValleyBaby steps.“it’s a testament to the work we’ve done,” said Benet Academy coach Jeff Steinberg. “Our goal this weekend was to get 1 percent better at certain aspects of our game. We’ve struggled on Saturdays at the tournaments we’ve been in, so to come out and actually perform and not drop a set … “Baby steps.String enough of them together and you could make a giant leap.Six-foot-8 junior Dominic Krzecz...