Barington's Quinn Kozak (9) and Gavin Rohlwing (11) go up to block St. Rita's Aidan Peloquin (2) at the Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“I told the boys that championships are won in June, not in April.” – Lincoln-Way West coach Jodi Frigo.Frigo is absolutely correct. We are not even halfway through the boys’ season, and it’s too early to speculate about what will happen at Hoffman Estate June 2-3. But we do know this … there are teams that have established themselves a...
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...
When Vidovic talks, RedHawks listen, rally from early deficit to beat Barrington
The Marist RedHawks ran their record to 8-0 with a 25-20, 25-23 victory Wednesday in Barrington. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhen Marist coach Jordan Vidovic talks … and Wednesday’s nonconference match at Barrington was only 15 points old when he brought his team off the court for a chat … the RedHawks listen.“Coach does a good job of bringing us all together in the huddle,” said Marist’s 6-5 outside hitter Marty Canavan. “He knows what to say. He knows what we’re doing wrong. He's watching from the sidelines focusing on every posi...
Friday, May 5 results
Friday, May 5 results At Glenbrook North Saturday games at 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. Stevenson def. Niles West 25-13, 25-20Stevenson (22-6 overall, 5-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Onon Bayasakh (2 aces, 1 assist, 3 digs), David Wang (1 ace, 10 assists), Ramsey Engel (7 kills, 4 digs), Tony Hwang (6 kills, 2 blocks), Logan Kim (11 assists), Sam Nuudel (1 ace, 3 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Yugank Arora (2 kills, 2 blocks), Kian Odongo (4 kills, 4 blocks), James Angelos (3 kills, 1 block). Stevenson ...
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...
Tuesday, April 4 results
SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Tuesday, April 4 resultsAndrew def. Eisenhower 25-9, 25-15Andrew (5-3 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Luke Spratt (10 kills), TJ Dziekan (17 assists), Yousif Razek (2 blocks), Tyler Sempek (7 digs), Cian Collins (3 aces), Luke Jett (3 aces).Eisenhower (3-6 overall, 0-0 in the South Suburban Conference).Antioch def. Grant 25-13, 25-20Antioch (2-1 overall, 1-0 in the Northern Lake County Conference): Nathan Young (15 assists, 2...
Lincoln-Way East’s middlemen Yacobozzi, Glennon frustrate Brother Rice
Benet Academy (far court) improved to 7-2 overall by defeating Naperville North on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comThe Block Brothers made sure that Lincoln-Way East kept Brother Rice at bay.The Griffins’ middle hitting pair of Joey Glennon and Sam Yacobozzi combined for 12 kills and 6 blocks as Lincoln-Way East rode some nice blocking and a balanced attack to defeat Brother Rice, 25-20, 25-18, in an early season battle of top teams Tuesday in Frankfort.“I was a little worried since we hadn't played i...
Wednesday, August 23 results
St, Ignatius improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 25-23, 25-11 victory Wednesday over Jones College Prep. Wednesday, August 23 results (updated 11:11 a.m., Thursday, August 24)Antioch def. Lake Forest 18-25, 25-21, 25-19Lake Forest (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the North Suburban Conference).Carmel def. Marian Central 25-23, 25-15Marian Central Catholic (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the Chicagoland Christian Conference): Hadley Rogge (1 ace, 1 block, 6 kills, 1 assist), Ella Conlon (1 ace, 6 kills, 1 assist), Alex Rewiako (1 ace, 2 kills, 16 assists)....
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...