Wheaton Warrenville South (near court shown here against Belleville East at the Tiger Classic) watched a 12-1 lead in the first set evaporate Wednesday at Naperville North before recovering to post a 25-20, 25-8 victory. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt ain’t over until the scoreboard reads “25” (that or any number greater than as long as somebody is leading by 2).That’s a valuable lesson to learn, particularly with the IHSA tournament just around the corner.Wheaton Warrenville South was reminded of that ...
Zebras are reactionaries (at the zoo) … L-W East sweeps pair at North Central College
Barrington's 6-4 junior Sam Grozdic (3) had 8 kills and 2 blocks in the Broncos' 23-25, 25-21, 15-8 loss to Lincoln-Way East Saturday at North Central College. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorProm in the Pepper Family Wildlife Center at the Lincoln Park Zoo, which houses African lions, snow leopards, Canada lynx and red pandas, got a little sweeter for Lincoln-Way East early Saturday.The Griffins simply better hope none of the lions have a sweet tooth. Lincoln-Way East (23-10 overall, 3-3 in the Southwest S...
Friday, May 10 results
Loyola Academy middle hitter Liam Uruba (5) and the Ramblers are competing in the Mike Hulett Spring Fling tournament hosted this weekend by Loyola and Evanston. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday's results Loyola Academy def. St Charles North 27-25, 25-16Loyola Academy (27-2 overall, 7-1 in the Chicago Catholic League): Jack Lopez (8 kills), Ben Trapp (7 kills), Liam Uruba (4 kills), Dean Sollecito (3 kills), Drew Bevan (2 kills), Nathan Chi (24 assists, 2 aces), Stef Kins (12 digs, 3 aces).Loyola Ac...
York’s top Duke Jack Bute is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
York's Jack Bute went from freshman 'B' team setter to one of the top outside hitters in Illinois. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorJack Bute began his high school career buried in the recesses of fieldhouses throughout the western suburbs as a setter on York’s freshman “B” team. But he developed one indispensable skill going into his sophomore year.“I brought Jack up as a sophomore due to his great serve receive, and he killed it in his sophomore year in that role,” said York coach Ken Dowdy. “Talk about an underclassman wh...
Saturday, May 11 results
St. Laurence junior setter Matthew Suchecki (6) considers his options during the Vikings' match against Lincoln-Way East Saturday at North Central College. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday's resultsAt North Central College Lincoln-Way East coach Kris Fiore chaperoned the school's prom at the Lincoln Park Zoo Saturday attended by several of his players. Lincoln-Way East def. St. Laurence 23-25, 25-20, 16-14St. Laurence (19-10 overall, 6-1 in the Chicago Catholic League-White): Ryan Elliott (2 aces), Dylan McKeon (5 kills), Alex Ant...
Plainfield East’s Tagtmeyer, Francis planning to go out with a bang
Thomas Tagtmeyer (10) crushes a kill between Plainfield South's Dominic Krejci (21) and Milan Gracanin (15) during the Bengals' 25-16, 25-19 victory Thursday. )Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAfter playing vital roles on a team that went 33-6, won the Southwest Prairie Conference at 10-0 and advanced to the sectional championship before falling to O’Fallon, 25-18, 25-21, Plainfield East seniors Thomas Tagtmeyer and Braxton Francis have their sights set on another long postseason run. “Thomas has been the guy for...
Presenting the latest Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys H.S. Rankings
Matthew Muehlnickel (10) and his Lincoln-Way East teammates would face rival Lincoln-Way West in a sectional semifinal should both teams advance in the Collinsville sectional. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Only one more week remains in the regular season before we get to that one-and-done portion of the program. Looking ahead to the IHSA tournament, we know Marist should have next to no difficulty advancing to the semifinals at Hoffman Estates. Their possible (probable? likely? inevitable?...
Thursday, May 9 results
Lockport's Nate Nacino had 5 kills in the Porters' 25-20, 25-22 victory Thursday over Lincoln-Way West. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 9 results Benet Academy def. Notre Dame 25-21, 25-14Benet Academy (21-5 overall, 5-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dom Krzcezkowski (8 kills), Aris Maurakas (5 kills), Nick Gonnella (5 kills), Matt Swiatkowski (4 kills).Benet Academy coach Hector Cano: “All the seniors played both sets and had a great time.”Bolingbrook def. Stagg 25-17, 25-21Bolingbrook (24-7 overall, 3-3 in the S...
