A Waubonsie Valley attacker tries to hit over the block from a pair of Oswego defenders in a nonconference match Tuesday at Oswego. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, August 27 results (Augusta) Southeastern def. Pittsfield 25-13, 25-15(Augusta) Southeastern (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Amanda Stephens (16 kills, 8 assists), Kara Stephens (8 kills, 11 assists, 8 digs, 3 blocks).Batavia def. West Aurora 23-25, 25-23, 25-22Batavia (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the DuKane Conference): Hallie Crane (8 kills), McKenna Bremner (7 ki...
Can Barrington’s new cast make it four in a row? Oswego pins hopes on Hamaker
Sidney Hamaker's 392 kills helped to lead Oswego to its first regional title since 2011 and only the fourth in program history. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor The 2024 girls high school volleyball season got underway last Monday with the start of practice/tryouts, and Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal. So, here is (almost) everything you ne...
Wednesday, August 28 results
Barrington, which has made three consecutive trips to the IHSA Class 4A semifinals, began its quest for trip No. 4 in a row with a 26-24, 25-20 victory over Stevenson Wednesday in Lincolnshire. Wednesday, August 28 results Barrington def. Stevenson 26-24, 25-20Barrington (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Whitney Mall (4 kills, 1 service point, 2 blocks), Addie Brookbank (8 kills, 3 digs, 3 service points), Kalyn Brookbank (4 kills), Jaelyn Connole (3 kills, 11 assists, 2 digs, 2 aces, 8 service points), Alex Pelletiere (1...
IHSA Recognizes Top 50 Girls Programs On 50th Anniversary of IHSA Finals
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the IHSA finals, the IHSA will release the Top 50 Girls Volleyball Programs throughout the fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) BLOOMINGTON -- The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to celebrate the 50th editions of both its Girls Volleyball State Finals and Football State Championship games in November of 2024.Both milestone events will occur on the campus of Illinois State University (ISU) in Normal, as ISU’s CEFCU Arena will host the 2024 IHSA Girls Volleyball State Finals on November 15-...
Can Limestone, Glenwood challenge St. Francis’ dominance in Class 3A? More …
An all-too familiar sight at Redbird Arena. St, Francis celebrated its second Class 3A championship in two years last fall, and is going for its third three-peat since 2002 this season. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe 2024 girls high school volleyball season got underway last week Monday with the start of practice/tryouts, and Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State Uni...
Last season’s heartbreak fuels Nokomis; Gavin’s wait finally over at Fremd; more
Lockport's 6-2 sophomore Kyla Mitchell returns after a freshman season that saw her post 157 kills and 78 blocks. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe 2024 girls high school volleyball season got underway Monday with the start of practice/tryouts, and Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.So, here is (almost) everything you need to know about some o...
Timberwolf Tip-Off at Cissna Park
Normal U-High, Snows hope for better sledding; depth key for L-W East; more
Lemont senior setter April Rice (7) is one of only two starters back for Lemont in 2024. On the home page is Normal U-High's Laney Snow. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe 2024 girls high school volleyball season got underway Monday with the start of practice/tryouts, and Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.So, here is (almost) everything you need t...
Wheaton North Blue & Gold Invitational
Mater Dei under new management; Oak Lawn sheds underdog image; and more
Six-foot-5 Alyssa Koerkenmeier(24) and the Mater Dei Knights have a new coach, but the same goal -- win an IHSA Class 2A championship. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe 2024 girls high school volleyball season gets underway today with the start of practice/tryouts, and Illprepvb.com begins its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.So, here is (almost) everything you need to ...