Tyler Johnwick (20) and Glenbard East (12-8 overall, 2-1 in the Upstate Eight Conference), who finished eighth at last weekend's Richard Griesheim Invitational at Downers Grove South, are scheduled to play at Naperville Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Tuesday, April 25 resultsAndrew def. Homewood-Flossmoor 25-23, 25-18Homewood-Flossmoor (15-10 overall, 1-1 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): D’Angelo Coleman (1 ace, 4 digs), Lane Sunley (1 kill, 1 dig), Ahmad Powell (6 kills, 6 digs), Nate Epley (3 kills, 1 a...
Tuesday, May 2 results
Glenbrook South won the Hersey invite Saturday, defeating the hosts, 25-19, 25-19, in the championship match to improve to 24-1. SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Tuesday, May 2 resultsAlthoff Catholic def. Edwardsville 25-17, 25-14Althoff Catholic (18-4 overall).Barrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-16, 25-15Barrington (19-4 overall, 6-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Cole Hartke (6 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces, 1 block), Eli Rodda (1 kill, 1 block, 4 digs), Quinn Kozak (8 kills), Carste...
Friday, April 21 results
JuniorTyrus Cloat (11) drives the ball betwene a pair of defenders during Oswego East's 25-21, 25-18 victory over visiting Oswego on Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday. April 21 resultsElgin Academy def. Harvest Christian Academy 25-8, 25-20Elgin Academy (11-3 overall): Kaden Saurer (13 kills, 6 aces, 3 digs), Kyle Saurer (15 assists, 3 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace), Tayten Wilder (3 aces, 1 kill, 1 block), Liam Shackleton (2 aces, 2 blocks), AJ Ireland (2 kills).Stevenson def. Notre Dame 25-18, 25-14Stevenson (17-5 overall, 3-0 in the Nort...
Friday, September 1 results
Batavia is scheduled to compete in the tournament Saturday at Jacobs. Friday, September 1 results (updated 2:35 p.m., Tuesday, September 5) At Oregon Genoa-Kingston def. Lena-Winslow 25-13, 25-18Genoa-Kingston def. Forreston 25-17, 25-13Genoa-Kington (4-1 overall, 0-0 in the Big Northern Conference): Alayna Pierce (26 kills), Hannah Langton (27 digs), Alivia Keegan (26 kills, 28 assists, 1 block, 11 digs, 1 ace), Mia Wise (3 aces).Genoa-Kingston coach Keith Foster: “Today was the start of a two-day tournament and we started it ver...
Oak Park-River Forest’s ‘redemption tour’ begins at York summer league
Oak Park-River Forest, led by Grace Nelson (11) and Kinsey Smith (4), won the York summer league tournament Monday. https://youtu.be/qerVsnXPrUo By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt’s only summer, but …The Oak Park-River Forest redemption tour began in earnest Monday night.“The girls were disappointed with their with their finish last season,” said Oak Park-River Forest coach Kelly Collins, whose 27-10 team was defeated by Mother McAuley, 25-15, 25-15, in a sectional semifinal at Lyons Township a little more than 15 months ago.“The...
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...
Presenting the 2023 Sports Performance VBC/Illprepvb.com Boys All-State Team
Glenbard West's Parker Moorhead led the Toppers to their second consecutive IHSA championship last weekend at Hoffman Estates. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission.By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we are pleased to announce the 2023 Sports Performance VBC/Illprepvb.com Boys All-State Volleyball Team, our fifth annua...
Who’s in? Who’s out? Here is the latest list of Illinois girls USAV qualifiers
Michio Chicago 15 National earned a bid in the 15 Open division at the 2023 adidas Windy City National Qualifier last weekend at McCormick Place. (Updated 4/17)Who’s in? Who’s out?The 2023 USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championship will be held in Columbus, Ohio, April 28-30, the 2023 USAV Girls Junior 14s-17s National Championship will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, June 28-July 6, the 2023 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship will be held at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 29-Ju...
1st Alliance 18 Silver brings home Bronze from USAV national championship
1st Alliance 18 Silver finished third in the 18 National division at the just completed 2023 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship in Columbus, Ohio. COLUMBUS, OHIO – That’s a wrap.The 2023 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship concluded Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, and while Illinois did not produce any national champions, there were some solid finishes among the 11 teams from the state that competed.1st Alliance 18 Silver was the top finisher from the Great Lakes Region, going 7-1 and advancing to the Gold bra...
SPVB 18 Kahl prevents 1st Alliance sweep in showdown at Champions Cup
1st Alliance 18 Silver (far court) took down Soprts Performance's No. 1 18s team, 25-20, 19-25, 15-13, but it could not get past the home club's No. 2 team, SPVB 18 Kahl, Saturday at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. (File photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/SiT1dmieQfs By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSometimes, there’s no rhyme or reason in volleyball.Just ask fans of 1st Alliance 18 Silver.Moments after watching their team ease past Sports Performance 18 Elite, 25-20, 19-25, 15-13, Saturday at the Champions Cup a...