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Glenbard East 2024 Autumnfest
Barrington’s Mayer-Jakubowski takes road less-travelled to post 600 career wins
Barrington (far court) advanced to the IHSA Class 4A semifinals for the third consecutive year under coach Michelle Mayer-Jakubowski in 2023. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorBarrington coach Michelle Mayer-Jakubowski has made a few stops along the way during her 27-year coaching career.“So many memories, so many people involved,” she said. “I have been blessed to have some amazing teams and meet some amazing people. I've been lucky to be in this career for really, really long time. I love high school volleyb...
St. Charles East Scholastic Cup
Benet Academy is Scholastic fantastic; Bloomington CC stuns Normal U-High
Normal West sophomore setter Lainey Thompson (2) gets ready to set on of her attackers during Saturday's championship match of the St. Charles East Scholastic Cup at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Versatility. Benet Academy has it, and it certainly shows.The Redwings had more blocks from their setter than they did from their middle hitters. But one of their middles, 6-foot-5 junior Lynney Tarnow, also had 2 aces and an assist. It all added up to a 25-12,...
Marist punches first, but Benet wins by knockout; LaSalle-Peru falls at Kaneland
Benet Academy junior outside hitter Brooklynne Brass had 9 kills in Benet Academy's 25-18, 25-16 victory at Marist on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWhen Benet Academy stepped off the bus Tuesday, the Redwings knew they would have their hands full in a big conference clash.For most of the first set, they did. But then Benet Academy came together and showed why it is undefeated with a 25-18, 25-16 victory over the host RedHawks in an East Suburban Catholic Conference tussle at Marist.Junior outsid...
The glue that binds, setter Ava Flanigan leads Oswego past rival Oswego East
Oswego setter Ava Flanigan was honored between games Thursday after recording her 1,500th career assist. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comOswego setter Ava Flanigan is best known for dishing out assists, but that’s not the only item on her menu of skills.On a day when she was honored between games for recording her 1,500th career assist, Flanigan showcased her burgeoning talents in a dominant performance against visiting Oswego East. The senior handed out 23 assists, 17 of which went to star outsi...
Tuesday, October 15 results
Marikate Ritterbusch (left) and Keira O'Donnell helped Benet Academy improve to 28-0 with a 25-13, 25-17 victory Tuesday over Joliet Catholic. (Photo by Dave Ruggles), Tuesday, October 15 results Armstrong-Potomac def. Hoopeston Area 25-23, 25-23Hoopeston Area (7-16 overall, 2-7 in the Vermilion Valley Conference): Abby Steiner (4 blocks, 1 ace), Addy Kelnhofer (8 service points).Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Blue Ridge 25-5, 25-6Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (20-7 overall, 8-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanaus...
Saints Fall Classic
Tuesday, October 8 results
Marist's Savanah Weathers (10) had 5 kills and 2 blocks in the RedHawks' 25-18, 25-16 loss to visiting Benet Acadeny on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, October 8 results Barrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-16, 25-11Barrington (19-7 overall, 6-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Whitney Mall (8 kills, 1 dig), Addie Brookbank (10 kills, 1 dig), Kalyn Brookbank (3 kills, 2 digs), Jaelyn Connole (3 kills, 10 assists, 3 aces), Alex Pelletiere (2 kills, 2 blocks), Alessandra Mirkovick (2 kills, 1 block), Eve Adler (12 assists, 1 ace, 2 dig...