Adam Graham (left) had 8 kills and 8 digs and libero Andrew Ellis added 14 digs to help lead Glenbard West to a 19-25, 25-21, 25-17 victory over York Tuesday in Elmhurst. (File photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone should be.” – Clementine Paddleford.York was just a few points from handing two-time defending IHSA champion Glenbard West its first loss of the young season and only its third West Suburban Silver setback dating to 2016, leading 25-19, 16-13 in the batt...
Unbeaten Belleville East hoping to prove itself at the 20th Annual Tiger Classic
Caleb Day (2), Jack Byers (24), August Werner (9) and Kamden DeJournett (7) have led an otherwise young and inexperienced Belleville East team to a record 16-0 start. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorDon’t ask August Werner about Belleville East’s three losses to O’Fallon last year.“It haunts me,” said the Lancers’ 6-1 outside hitter. “It haunts me. I’ve lost nine times to them. I haven’t won a single time against them playing varsity.”Belleville East will find out soon enough how they stack up against their Southwestern Confere...
Monday, April 8 results
York won the Niles West tournament last weekend and will return home Tuesday to host West Suburban Silver rival Glenbard West. Monday, April 8 resultsAndrew def. Thornton Fractional United 25-18, 25-18Thornton Fractional United (3-9 overall, 0-1 in the South Suburban Conference).JV: Andrew won 25-15, 25-22Homewood-Flossmoor def. Mt. Carmel 25-18, 20-25, 25-21Homewood-Flossmoor (12-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference).Joliet Central def. Shepard 25-19, 25-17Lake Park def Rolling Meadows 25-20 25-12Lake Park (8-1 overall...
Thursday, April 11 results
Loyola (12-0), which won a quad at Evanston last Saturday, will vie for its second tournament title of the season this weekend as the No. 1 seed at the 2024 Tiger Classic hosted by Wheaton Warrenville South. Thursday, April 11 results Belleville East def. Ladue Horton Watkins (Missouri) 25-19, 25-14, 25-13Belleville East (14-0 overall, 2-0 in the Southwestern Conference): August Werner (15 kills, 1 block, 5 digs), Tyce Watson (8 kills, 1 dig), Kamden DeJournett (12 digs). Bolingbrook def. Hinsdale South 25-17, 25-23Bolingbrook (16-2 ov...
2024 Tiger Classic hosted by Wheaton Warrenville South
Friday, April 5 results
Friday, April 5 results Glenbrook South def. Zion Benton 25-18, 25-12Glenbrook South (5-1 overall, 0-0 in the Central Suburban South): Jaki Erdene (5 kills, 2 aces), Zolboo Erdene (3 kills), James Ganzorig (15 assists, 4 aces, 1 block), Chris Lee (5 digs).Glenbrook South def. Metea Valley 25-16, 25-21Glenbrook South (6-1 overall, 0-0 in the Central Suburban South): Will Elias (6 kills, 1 ace, 4 digs), Zolboo Erdene (2 aces, 2 digs), Max Chuluunerdene (3 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Matth...
Tuesday, April 9 results
Gavin Gonzalez (3) had 5 kills and 10 digs in St. Francis' 25-22, 25-17 victory over visiting Mt. Carmel on Tuesday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles). Tuesday, April 9 resultsArgo def. Thornton Fractional United 25-23, 25-22Thornton Fractional United (3-10 overall, 0-2 in the South Suburban Conference).JV: Argo won 18-25, 25-22, 25-14Barrington def. Palatine 25-20, 25-21Barrington (6-4 overall, 4-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Cole Hartke (10 kills, 2 digs, 1 ace), Adrian Wu (11 assists, 3 digs), Carson Skinner (11 assists), Gavin Rohlwing (4 kil...
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New Trier’s David Wolff is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
New Trier's 6-8 outside hitter David Wolff is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week. (Photo by Rob Lange) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepb.com EditorThe total package.That’s how New Trier coach Sue Ellen Haak describes 6-8 outside hitter David Wolff.“There’s a lot to stay about David,” Haak said. “David is doing a great job all across the board. He leads the way in serve receive. He leads the way in blocking. He leads the way in leadership. He’s the total package.“We’re lucky to have him,” she added. “I feel blessed to have him. Th...
