Lincoln-Way East middle hitter Joey Glennon (14) was named to the all-tournament team Saturday at the Wheaton Wasrrenville South Tiger Classic. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, April 15 results At Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic Barrington def. Lincoln-Way East 25-18, 25-19 (championship)Barrington (13-2 overall, 4-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Carsten Wegh (10 assists, 4 digs, 1 ace), John Sun (2 kills, 3 blocks, 1 ace), Adrian Wu (6 assists, 1 dig), Quinn Kozak (3 kills), Gavin Rohlwing (1 kill, ...
Rolling Meadows Invite
Glenbard West stops Marist’s streak; Shampine, Glenbrook South rule DGS
Chance Shampine (7) had 24 kills in the championship match Saturday at the Richard Griesheim Invitational at Downers Grove South as Glenbrook South nudged Oak Park-River Firest, 25-21, 20-25, 25-23. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comAs a top returner from the defending state champion Glenbard West boys' volleyball team, Parker Moorhead knows what it takes to win.“I want it all,” Moorhead said. “I love winning.”Moorhead made sure the Hilltoppers did more winning on Saturday. He earned tournament MVP honors af...
The Connors are a hit for Lincoln-Way West; Brother Rice rides the middle road
Stevenson's Ramiz Izzatov (14) slaps a kill past Lincoln-Way West's Connor Studer (9) and Will Pluskota (10) during the championship match of the Joliet West invite. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comComing off of its first loss of the season, Lincoln-Way West was looking to play more consistently. Connor squared made sure the Warriors did just that.Outside hitters Connor Studer and Connor Jaral combined for 26 kills and both earned all-tournament honors as Lincoln-Way West outlasted Stevenson, 25-16, 2...
Illprepvb.com presents a first look at Illinois' top 2023 club teams … the 16s
Lauren Coyne (center) led Wheaton Warrenville South in kills during the high school season and will be counted on to do more of the same for Sports Performance's 16 Elite team. On the home page is 1st Alliance's Abby Vander Wal of Timothy Christian. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we turn our attention to the 16s as we continue our look at some of the top club teams in Illinois. This year’s crop of 16s features some of the best young talent in Illinois.Among the 16s taking the court this winter...
MEQ roundup: Adversity G18 Adidas surprises 1st Alliance 18 Gold, earns Open bid
Adversity G18 Adidas qualified for the USAV Girls 18 Junior National Championship in Columbus, Ohio, on April 28-30, finishing third in the 18 Open division at last weekend's Mideast Qualifier in Indianapolis. Adversity G18 Adidas can pack its bags for Columbus, Ohio, after a surprising few days the 23 Nike Mideast Qualifier at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, last weekend.Despite losing twice along the way to Mintonette Sports – m.81 (Columbus, Ohio) and Paramount VBC 18s (Leesburg, Virginia), Adversity advanced...
Feeling 'free and easy,' 1st Alliance 18 Silver rules first weekend of power league
Now that's how you celebrate a point! Mission 17 Elite libero Delaney Molloy (8) tests her vertical, much to the delight of her teammates. Mission 17 Elite went 3-0 on Saturday to move up to Bracket B and finished the weekend 4-2 during Windy City Power League 18/17 Open division play at the Energy Sports Complex in Niles. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAt this still-way-too-early stage of the girls’ club season, many teams remain in a “Getting to know you” stage.1st Alliance 18 Silver is no different. Only five players return from...
Presenting the initial '23 1st Alliance VBC/Illprepvb.com Girls Club Rankings
Michio Chicago 15 National's Cassidy Cage (28) challenges the block attempt of Illini Elite 16 Cardinal's Peyton Sasse during Windy City Power League play on Sunday, February 5. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/WQXxDUD-2kg Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorEnough time has passed (or has it?) to take a swing at ranking Illinois’ girls club teams.Two have already qualified for the 2023 Girls 18s National Championship in Columbus, Ohio, April 28-30 – 1st Alliance 18 Gold and VC United 182 Elite -- while rarely a weekend goes...
Saturday, April 1 results
SHOP OUTLET ITEMS FOR UP TO 40% OFF AT WILSON! HTTPS://WILSON.SJV.IO/C/2340877/1616671/9003 Saturday, April 1 results At Argo Lockport def. Stagg 25-23, 25-19Lockport (9-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Wade Welke (10 kills), Kevin Rodriguez (11 digs), Evan Dziadkowiec (29 assists). Lockport def. Whitney Young 25-16, 25-23Lockport (10-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Wade Welke (7 kills), Evan Dziadkowiec (19 assists), Nate Nacino (6 digs). Lyons Township def. Lockport 25-15, 28-26L...
Pipeline throws a wrench into Adversity 16 Adidas-South works at 2nd City Showdown
Adversity 16 Adidas-South rebounded from an early loss to Pipeline 16-1 to go 2-1 in Power Pool 1 at the 2nd City Showdown on Saturday. https://youtu.be/CjZLTQ90xMQ By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor It was a mixed bag for the locals Saturday in the 16 Open division at the 2nd City Showdown played at the CSO Sports Multiplex on East 43rd Street on Chicago’s south side.Top-seeded Adversity 16 Adidas-South, which came into play 38-3, finished 2-1 in Power Pool 1, losing its opener to Pipeline 16-1. Second-seeded 630 Volleyball 16-...