As a freshman, Mother McAuley setter Peyton Heatherly (22, far left) was instrumental in leading the Mighty Macs to the IHSA Class 4A chamionship last fall. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorContinuing with our series presenting the top girls high school players throughout Illinois, today we present the best of the Class of 2027. The list is headed by Mother McAuley’s 5-11 setter Peyton Heatherly, who had more than 700 assists last fall to lead Mother McAuley to the IHSA Class 4A championship, and Mia Lamb...
Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com present the Top 150 Girls H.S. Players in 2024
Benet Academy libero Aniya Warren (front row, third from left) helped the U.S. Girls U19 National Team win the 2024 NORCECA Continental Championship in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on July 19. (On the home page is St. Francis' Addy Horner (22) (Cover photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAugust 12.Circle it on your calendar.The first day of practice for girls volleyball teams across Illinois.So today, we begin our look at the best of the best players in Illinois with the Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Top 150 Girls...
Presenting the Sports Performance VBC/ Illprepvb Coaches Hall of Fame Class of ’24
Former Murphysboro coach Mike Layne had plenty to celebrate during his 20 years as head coach of the Red Devils. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSix years ago, Illprepvb.com was approached to collaborate on the creation of an Illinois High School Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame.Unfortunately, at the time, nothing ever came of that phone call. But we felt that the creation of a coaches’ Hall of Fame was long overdue.In July 2020, with input from current and former coaches, players and officials, Illprepvb.com put together the in...
Here are a few tips on how to get college volleyball coaches interested in you
College coaches scout for players with not only exceptional skills, but also strong academics and the right team fit. Dreaming of hitting, setting or digging your way onto a college team?You're not alone. College volleyball recruiting is a competitive and strategic process. To stand out, you need to serve more than just aces on the court. It's about showcasing your skills, networking effectively, and understanding the landscape of college volleyball recruiting rankings for 2024 and beyond. Let’s break down the steps to increase your...
Illprepvb.com presents the Ultimate (VBC) Girls H.S. Volleyball Teams of All Time
Montini was the most dominant team in Illinois regardless of class in 2021, crushing all comers on its way to a 40-1 record and IHSA Class 2A championship. Montini went 14-1 against Cklass 4A competition and suffered its only loss to Class 4A Glenbard West in August of that year. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThere have been many great teams throughout the history of IHSA girls’ high school volleyball – undefeated champions, once-beaten champions, and some teams that did not win an IHSA championship d...
Top Notch 15U Elite, 1st Alliance 15 Onyx close the book on 2024 girls club season
Top Notch 15 Elite, based in Springfield, finished fifth in the LIberty division at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorGame over.The USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, are in the books.The final chapter was written Thursday with the conclusion of play in the various 15...
History, mystery shroud final 2024 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb Boys Club Rankings
Windy City Premier B17 was one of three Illinois teams to win a national championship at the 2024 AAU Boys Junior National Championships in Ortland, Florida. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor2009.Fourteen years. Fourteen national tournaments (the 2020 national championships were cancelled due to COVID).2009.That was the last time an Illinois team failed to reach the 18 Open championship quarterfinals of either a USAV or AAU boys national tournament. There was even a run of five years between 2012-2016 when two Illinois teams adv...
How can you ace that club and/or high school volleyball tryout? Here’s some tips
Athletes must be prepared physically and mentally prior to tryouts at their favorite ckub and their local high school. Tryouts at many clubs throughout Illinois have already begun, while the first day of high school tryouts/practice is less than a month away.Trying out for a club or high school volleyball team can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you’re aiming to make the team for the first time, seeking to secure a spot on the varsity or land a spot on a higher-level club team, preparation is key.Before stepping onto the court ...
Windy City Premier B17, UNO Boys 17 Elite strike gold on final day in Orlando
630 Volleyball 17-3, which defeated the No. 1 seed in the 17 Elite division before falling to eventual national champion UNO Boys 17 Elite in the semifinals, finished third in Orlando. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorOrlando, Florida – What do you do when you’re (re)branded?You go out and win yourself a national championship, of course.Windy City Premier B17 fought off two match points in the second set to defeat Warren Sixpack 17 White (Aberdeen, New Jersey), 22-25, 27-25, 15-10, and win the 17 Club division on the final day ...
Storm blows 17 Gold off course … again; 16 Gold second, Michio third in Las Vegas
1st Alliance 17 Gold advanced to the semifinals of the 17 Open division at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship in Las Vegas, but lost for the second consecutive year to Arizona Storm 17 Thunder. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorLas Vegas, Nevada – It might have been 110 degrees in the shade in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, but inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, there was a Storm brewing across the net from 1st Alliance 17 Gold.For the second consecutive year. Nebraska-recruit Teraya Sigler and Arizon...