Class 4A No. 9-ranked Oswego visits St. Charles North on Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThere weren’t many surprises in the rankings this week … that is, if you totally ignore Class 3A, where defending IHSA champion St. Francis had a rough week, losing to Loyola Academy, Timothy Christian, Normal U-High and Ozark (Arkansas), yielding the top spot this week to the Pioneers.But that wasn’t the only change in Class 3A, where (Chatham) Glenwood, Crystal Lake Central and Mascoutah were bounced from th...
Friday, September 13 results
Audrey Asleson (7) had 5 kills, 2 digs, 14 assists and an ace during Benet Academy's 25-17, 25-15 victory over Downers Grove North on Friday in Lisle. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday, September 13 results At Andrew Lockport def. Andrew 25-13, 25-16Lockport (9-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Bridget Ferriter (6 kills), Jenna Kolosta (5 kills, 2 blocks), Kyla Mitchell (5 kills, 2 blocks), Natalie Bochantin (15 assists).Lockport def. Washington 25-13, 25-11Lockport (10-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Confere...
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Joliet West weathers the storm, survives the battle of the two Tigers in Plainfield
Joliet West junior middle hitter Mady Gant tries to go over the block of Ava Manfreedi during Thursday's victory in Plainfield. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorGrowing pains.Most coaches expect those after graduating nine seniors from a team that reached the supersectional not once, but twice over the last two years.So, it’s undoubtedly a bonus when you can experience those pains, and still remain unbeaten.Joliet West, which features a roster that includes a freshman, two sophomores, eight juniors and only one ...
No rest for the weary: Lockport awakens in time to bid Downers South goodnight
Lockport improved to 13-2 overall with its 11th consecutive win, a 24-26, 25-19, 25-16 victory over Downers Grove South in the championship match of the Andrew invite. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorEight games in five days.Hope somebody remembered to put blankets and pillows on the team bus.“It was a long week,” said Lockport coach Nick Mraz. “You could tell they were gassed at the end of the third match last night. It really takes a toll on you.”Even 6-2 middle hitter Jenna Kolosta, who only plays three rotations across the net,...
Here are the latest Michio Chicago/ Illprepvb 2024 Girls H.S. Rankings
Any time is a good time to enjoy a picture from photographer extraordinaire Dave Ruggles. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorJust when you think you’ve got it all figured out.The first regular-season edition of the Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com 2024 Girls H.S. Rankings saw some shuffling among the top 10 in each class, but the bigger news was the number of “other teams to watch” falling by the wayside.Of course, a few of those teams were based on recommendations by coaches in their conferences, so we can conveniently blame them...
Pushing each other in practice helps St. Ignatius push past Providence Catholic
St. Ignatius junior Marin Thaxton (6) said that a little friendly competition in practice is making the Wolfpack better when they take the court against other teams. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comA little inner competition has made the St. Ignatius girls' volleyball team even better.That showed on Tuesday evening in the Wolfpacks’ early season Girls Catholic Athletic Conference crossover showdown against Providence. Junior outside hitter Marin Thaxton ended both sets with kills as St. Ignatius slip...
Thursday, September 12 results
Joliet West junior defensive specialist Lola Berta dives for a ball during Thursday's win at Plainfield North. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Thursday, September 12 results Addison Trail def. Fenton 25-16, 25-18Fenton (6-5 overall, 1-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference).Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Argenta-Oreana XX-XX, 24-26, 25-10Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (6-4 overall, 1-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (1 ace, 7 digs), Mackenzie Condill (4 aces, 1 kill, 6 digs), Summer Melton (2 aces, 7 kills, 4 digs), B...
Tuesday, September 10 results
Belleville West was shceduled to host O'Fallon in a key Southwestern Conference match Tuesday. Tuesday, September 10 results Alleman def. United Township 25-8, 25-21Alleman (4-2 overall, 1-1 in the Western Big Six): Ashley Wood (3 aces, 3 kills, 1 assist, 9 digs), Ashlyn Sullivan (3 aces, 2 assists, 10 digs), Carson Wendt (3 aces, 3 kills, 7 digs), Charlotte Meskan (3 kills), Delaney Orendorff (4 kills), Emilye Polich (2 blocks), Izzy Schneider (1 dig), Jillian Hoffman (4 assists), Megan Hulke (2 kills, 5 assists, 10 digs).(Augusta) Sout...
Monday, September 9 results
Monday, September 9 results Arcola def. Tuscola 25-20, 25-20Tuscola (3-3 overall, 0-0 in the Central Illinois Conference): Reese Davis (2 assists, 9 digs), Ayla Deleva (1 kill, 1 ace, 3 digs, 1 block), Chloe Fowler (1 kill, 1 assist, 1 ace, 4 digs), Lilly Kurtz (4 kills), Bella Notaro (4 kills, 4 digs), Carly Ochs (2 kills, 8 digs), Ava Rauguth (1 kill, 13 assists, 1 ace, 12 digs), Olivia Wallace (3 kills, 1 dig).(Augusta) Southeastern def. Liberty 25-15. 25-21(Augusta) Southeastern (7-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Amanda ...