Gabby Stasys (2) and Benet Academy put their unbeaten record on the line Thursday at Glenbard West. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, September 25 results Barrington def. Huntley 23-25, 25-20, 25-22Huntley (9-2 overall, 8-1 in the Fox Valley Conference): Alex Goritz (15 digs), Diellza Sejdini (1 kill, 1 assist, 4 digs), Emily Ernst (11 assists, 4 digs), Jocelyn Erling (5 kills, 1 block), Summer Massow (1 kill, 3 blocks, 1 ace), Mari Rodriguez (3 assists, 8 digs, 1 ace), Julia Lesniak (1 block, 1 dig), Georgia Watson (19 kills, 2 blocks,...
Belleville East needs boys teams for tournament
Bloomington/Normal Intercity Tournament
Lincoln-Way East’s Tamia Maddox is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week
Tamia Maddox (12) led Lincoln-Way East to eight victories over a recently-completed eight-day stretch during which the Griffins' lone loss was to Benet Acadeny in the finals of the Wheaton Classic. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorNine matches in eight days would test any team’s physical and mental endurance.But not if they have Tamia Maddox on their side of the net.“She's the one who keeps our team motivated,” said Lincoln-Way East coach Sean Burns. “She’s always very vocal … keeping the girls focused.”L...
Tuesday, September 24 results
Williamsville setter Riley Holliday picked up her 2,000th career assist in the Bulllets' 25-19, 24-26, 25-23 victory over Athens on Tuesday. Tuesday, September 24 results Addison Trail def. Leyden 25-22, 25-22Leyden (4-9 overall, 0-3 in the West Suburban Gold): Ulyana Sydorchuk (7 kills, 9 digs, 2 blocks), Nicol Bokuniewicz (5 kills, 4 blocks).Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Cumberland 25-17, 24-26, 25-16Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (10-4 overall, 4-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (3 aces, 1 block, ...
Benet libero Aniya Warren is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
Benet Academy libero Aniya Warren is widely considered one of the best in the business, not only in Illinois, but nationally. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAnother tournament. Another MVP award for Benet Academy libero Aniya Warren.Coming off a junior year when she was named the MVP at the Wheaton Classic, the St. Charles East Scholastic Cup and Autumnfest at Glenbard East, Warren added another MVP award to her collection after leading the Redwings to the championship of last weekend’s Wheaton Classic....
Monday, September 30 results
Rightside hitter Jade Curtis (11, far right) and the Westmont Sentinels were scheduled to visit (Deerfield) Rochelle Zell in the Chicago Prep Conference on Monday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, September 30 resultsArthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Monticello 25-17, 25-17Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (12-4 overall, 5-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (10 digs, 3 assists), Mackenzie Condill (6 digs), Sara Herschberger (3 digs), Summer Melton (1 ace, 5 kills, 3 digs), Bella Romine (3 kills, 1 block), Addison Yeak...
Hersey Invite
Normal U-High tops Bloomington Central Catholic, survives Intercity gauntlet
Bloomington Central Catholic setter Lauren O'Brien (9) battled against Normal University High in the 45th Bloomington-Normal Intercity Tournament at Normal Community High School on Monday. U-High repeated as champion while Central Catholic tied for second with Normal West and Normal Community. (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comNORMAL – The 45th annual Bloomington-Normal Intercity Tournament, featuring three teams ranked in the top five of three different classes, came to a jubilant conclusion for Normal Universi...
Mother McAuley earns south side bragging rights (for now) at Marist
Marist's 6-2 middle blocker Cassidy Cage (23) had 5 kills and 5 blocks, but Mother McAuley prevailed 26-24, 25-23, in front of a packed house Thursday at Marist. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWhen Marist and Mother McAuley tangle on the volleyball court, they come from near and far to witness it.“It's always intense, it's always tough,” said Mother McAuley coach Jen DeJarld. “There's a lot of pride on the south side. It's always fun to see the alumni here. We had an alumnus who now lives in Alaska come here...