There are four important areas of the recruiting process geared toward upperclassmen who are still going through the recruiting process. By Meghan KeckFor the Junior Volleyball AssociationA few months ago, we were preparing for the club season to start, the holiday break hit us, and boom, its March and the Evaluation Period and Contact Period is here. UPPERCLASSMEN (juniors and seniors in high school), hopefully, you took some of the advice from the December article and feel pretty good about where you’re at with your recruiti...
Wednesday, March 20 results
St. Francis lost its season opener Wednesday at Wheaton North, 21-25, 25-20, 25-23. Wednesday, March 20 results Benet Academy def. Glenbard South 25-15, 25-20Benet Academy (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Aris Maurukas (7 kills), Dominic Krzeczkowski (4 kills), Matt Swiatkowski (3 kills).Bolingbrook def. Whitney Young 25-17, 25-17Bolingbrook (2-0 overall. 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Trevor Wardlow (5 kills, 3 digs), Tristan Caminar (8 kills, 5 digs), Tristan Benbow (6 kills), Charlie Bialek (4 ...
Bolingbrook has modest goals, high expectations with veteran-laden lineup
Jacqson Lesure is just one of several experienced players on the Bolingbrook roster looking to win the school's first regional championship since the program was established in 2004. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIs this the year the Bolingbrook boys' volleyball team takes its place in the school's trophy case?The boys’ volleyball program at Bolingbrook was established in 2004. Although there have been a few highlight-worthy moments along the way -- many of them provided by former Lewis great Tyler Mitche...
Tuesday, March 19 results
Plainfield South 6-1 junior outside hitter Chase Kreitzer (11) goes up against the block of Bishop McNamara's Carter Leversque (3) during the Cougars' victory Monday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, March 19 results Barrington def. Buffalo Grove 25-21, 25-20Barrington (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Cole Hartke (10 kills, 1 block, 6 digs), Adrian Wu (8 assists, 2 digs), Carson Skinner (13 assists, 2 digs), Gavin Rohlwing (3 kills), John Sun (1 kill), Eli Rodda (3 kills, 3 aces, 2 digs), Aidan Gilmore (3 digs, 1 ace), Ma...
Downers Grove North ‘set’-tles in, runs past Naperville Central in opener
Downers Grove North's 6-5 junior Aiden Akkawi (11) had 8 kills and an ace to pace the Trojans to a 25-13, 25-20 victory over Naperville Central in both teams' season opener Monday. On the home page is Plainfield South's 6-1 junior outside hitter Chase Kreitzer. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorNobody expects perfection the first time a team takes the court.Not even from a team burdened by the expectations that follow Downers Grove North.“Typical first game, I’ve seen it a million times … they haven’t, but I have,...
Glenbrook South ready to take its chances sans ’23 Player of the Year Shampine
Six-foot-4 outside hitter Kris Blumberg, who accounted for 224 kills as a junior, is one of several seniors back to boost Glenbrook South's bid to return to Hoffman Estates this spring. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSo what are Glenbrook South’s chances of repeating last year’s near-flawless run to the IHSA quarterfinals?That depends on whether the Titans can compensate for the loss of Sports Performance VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Year Chance Shampine.Shampine led Glenbrook South (33-2) on its return to...
Great Lakes Regional Championship … what does it mean? Nothing. Everything.
Michio Chicago 15 National 's (from left) Malley Green, Luca Bombacino, Kyla Mitchell and Mikayla Marshall. https://youtu.be/VYIKGqz9szQ By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorBid, lose or draw, they came with a purpose.The 15s and 16s age divisions took center stage this weekend to compete in the 2024 Great Lakes Regional Championships at the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park and Southland Complex in Lynwood.1st Alliance 16 Gold and 1st Alliance 15 Gold, the top cats in the 15/16 Open division of the Windy City Power Leagu...
Silvers max out well, bring the hammer down to sweep Great Lakes Regional
Adversity G16 Adidas' (from left) Charlotte Kozak, Bella Potempa, Marin Thaxton and Audrey Schabes. https://youtu.be/JKxm7IvNlrg By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor The great late comedian George Carlin once said, “Behind every silver lining, there’s a dark cloud.”Sunday at the 2024 Great Lakes Girls Regional Championships, however, behind every Silver lineup there was a pot of gold.1st Alliance 16 Silver defeated Adversity G16 Adidas, 25-22, 25-23, to win the 16 Open division, and 1st Alliance 15 Silver stopped Michio Chicago 15...
The winning will go on at Lincoln-Way West despite two key losses from ’23
Connor Studer (9), who had 468 kills for Lincoln-Way West last spring, has moved on. But the Warriors are still a good bet to repeat as 30-game winners and conference and regional champions. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor2024 should be another memorable season for Lincoln-Way West.All but two players return from a team that reached 30 wins, won a regional championship, finished 8-0 in the rugged Southwest Suburban Conference, won the Joliet West invite, and finished in the top eight at Wheaton Warrenville ...
Monday, March 18 results
Bishop McNamara's 6-3 middle hitter Evan Rauwolf (19) tips a ball over a pair of Plainfield South defenders during both teams' season opener Monday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, March 18 resultsBolingbrook def. Marmion Academy 25-7,25-11Bolingbrook (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Trevor Wardlow (5 kills, 1 ace, 4 digs), Tristan Caminar (4 kills, 4 digs), Tristan Benbow (3 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace), Tyler Vasquez (3 aces, 3 digs), Connor Dmochowski (13 assists, 3 digs).Marmion Academy (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the Chica...