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Share? Not this time as Lockport beats Lincoln-Way West for outright league title
Erik Gonzalez (3) had 7 kills in Lockport's 25-20, 25-22 victory Thursday over Lincoln-Way West. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorYou know the old adage … share and share alike?Well, Lockport ain’t gonna be sharin’ this one.The Porters defeated Lincoln-Way West, 25-20, 25-22, Thursday in Lockport to clinch the outright Southwest Suburban Conference championship for the first time in program history.Lockport earned a share of the conference title in 2021 when the Porters, Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way Wes...
Tuesday, May 7 results
Junior Maximo Venegas (10, far court) and Romeoville were scheduled to play Joliet Central in the Southwest Prairie Conference on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 7 results Bolingbrook def. Lincoln-Way Central 25-14, 25-14Bolingbrook (23-7 overall, 2-3 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Charlie Bialek (7 kills, 1 block), Tristan Benbow (6 kill, 1 block), Tristan Caminar (5 kills, 1 block, 1 ace), Trevor Wardlow (3 kills), Jacqson LeSure (3 kills, 1 block), Connor Dmochowski (20 assists, 7 digs), Tyler Vasquez (9 digs...
Monday, May 6 results
Glenbrook South coach Annie Kotsadam earned her 100th career victory with Friday's win over Loyola Academy. Monday, May 6 results Bremen def. Crete-Monee 25-22, 25-16Bremen (8-12 overall, 2-4 in the South Suburban Conference).Chicago Christian def. Tinley Park 19-25, 25-21, 25-13Chicago Christian (13-17 overall, 4-4 in Chicagoland Christian Conference): Malachi Krestel (23 assists, 7 digs, 3 aces), Sam Jager (16 digs, 1 kill), Jared Hall (12 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace).(Chicago) Washington def. Chicago Academy 25-18, 25-14(Chicago) Washing...
Saturday, May 4 results
Benet Academy libero Ryan Pecak (6) sells out to get to a ball during play at the Metea Valley Invite on Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, May 4 results York def. Barrington 25-14, 22-25, 25-21 (championship)Barrington (19-8 overall, 8-0 in the Mid Suburban League Conference): Cole Hartke (21 kills, 2 digs, 2 aces), Adrian Wu (19 assists), Carson Skinner (9 assists, 1 dig), Gavin Rohlwing (5 blocks, 2 assists), Eli Rodda (8 kills, 1 dig, 3 aces, 1 block), Aidan Gilmore (1 dig, 1 assis...
York rallies late in third set, slips past Barrington for Northside Classic title
Junior middle hitter Matthew Swiatkowski (9) and the Benet Redwings competed in the tournament at Metea Valley on Saturday. On the home page, Geneva's Jack Malley (left) tries to get a kill past a crowd at the net at the Metea Valley tournament. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor The heavily-bandaged right hand of York’s Jack Bute is testament to the power of Barrington’s 6-10 outside hitter Cole Hartke. Bute suffered an injury to his hand trying to block Hartke during club practice a few months ago.Hartke...
Beach volleyball explodes on college level, providing more opportunities for girls
Jessica Horwath, who led Barrington to consecutive IHSA Class 4A third-place finishes, is now playing beach volleyball at the University of Arizona where she posted a 20-11 record as a freshman. (Photo courtesy of the University of Arizona Athletic Department) Editor's note: The 2024 National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Chamionship gets underway Friday at Gulf Place in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Beach volleyball, also known as sand volleyball, has been gaining popularity on the college level in recent years. With its fast-paced, exciting gam...
Wednesday, May 1 results
Mid-Suburban East-leading Hersey will be among 16 teams competing in the Northside Classic hosted by Glenbrook North and New Trier this weekend. Wednesday, May 1 results Chicago Christian def. Illiana Christian 8-25, 25-20, 25-17, 20-25, 15-12Chicago Christian (12-13 overall, 4-4 in the Chicagoland Christian Conference): Malachi Krestel (42 assists, 11 digs, 3 kills), Sam Jager (38 digs, 2 aces), Ian Faber (11 kills, 3 blocks).JV: Chicago Christian won 20-25, 25-24, 15-13Crete-Monee def. Kankakee 25-10, 25-13Kankakee (0-10 overall, 0-4...
Friday, May 3 results
Plainfield South's Dominic Krejci (21) tries to work around the block of Plainfield East's Evan Whaley (29) and Braxton Francis (4) during Thursday's game in the Southwest Prairie Conference. Plainfield South is competing in the Metea Valley Invite on Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday's results York def. Lake Zurich 25-18, 25-21York (23-4 overall, 2-2 in the West Suburban Silver): Jack Bute (9 kills, 6 digs), Luke Shorter (3 kills, 5 digs), Ben Brown (7...
Thursday, May 2 results
Plainfield East's Jack Robertson (left) splits the block attempt of Plainfield South junior John Ryan during the Bengals' 25-16, 25-19 victory Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 2 results Barrington def. Palatine 25-23, 22-25, 25-14Barrington (15-7 overall, 7-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Cole Hartke (20 kills, 13 digs), Adrian Wu (23 assists, 1 kill, 4 digs, 1 ace), Carson Skinner (4 assists), Gavin Rohlwing (7 kills, 4 blocks, 1 assist), Eli Rodda (4 kills, 5 digs, 2 aces, 1 block), Aidan Gilmore (12 digs, 1 ace, 4 as...