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...
Tuesday, September 3 results
Alaina Pollard (14) had 11 kills and a block but Lincoln-Way East came up short in a 25-23, 23-25, 25-21 loss to visiting Benet Academy on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, September 3 results Argenta-Oreana def. (Mowequa) Central A & M 26-24, 25-23(Mowequa) Central A & M (0-4 overall, 0-0 in the Central Illinois Conference): Sophie Roe (1 ace, 7 digs), Payton Schinzler (2 aces, 4 digs), Emma Snow (5 kills, 3 digs), Gwyn Hardimon (4 kills, 1 assist, 10 digs, 1 block), Holly Paradee (1 ace, 1 assist, 11 digs), Callie Robe...
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...
‘Relaxed’ Stephens wants one more shot; previewing Normal West, WW South; more
Wheaton Warrenville South coach Bill Schreier has the pieces. Now it's just a matter of putting them together. (Cover photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe 2024 girls high school volleyball season got underway last week with the start of practice/tryouts, and today Illprepvb.com concludes 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...
Wednesday, September 4 results
Oswego, which defeated Rosary on Tuesday, travels to Joliet Central on Thursday in the Southwest Prairie Conference opener for both teams. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, September 4 resultsBelleville Althoff def. Fr. McGivney 25-16, 25-21Belleville Althoff (4-4 overall, 1-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference): Haley Walllin (3 kills, 1 ace, 1 block, 2 digs), Gabby Orlet (4 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks, 3 digs, 23 assists), Amalia Distler (4 kills, 2 digs, 2 assists), Reece Distler (11 kills, 4 digs), Zoey Masengale (2 kills, 2 digs), Paityn Sch...
Fairfield Kickoff Classic
Saturday, August 31 results
Sixth-seeded Loyola Academy defeated No. 4 seed Lincoln-Way East, 25-21, 25-17, to win the Mizuno Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North Saturday at the Great Lakes Volletyball Center. Saturday, August 31 results At Mizuno Crimson Classic Hosted by Plainfield North and sponsored by Sports Performance VBC and Illprepvb.com Loyola Academy def. Lincoln-Way East 25-21, 25-17 (championship)Loyola Academy (5-0 overall, 0-0 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference): Grace Kreutz (10 kills), Ellen Gundlach (8 k...
Friday, August 30 results
Friday's results Sandburg def. Plainfield North 25-16, 25-16Lockport def. Sandburg 25-22, 27-25Sandburg (2-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Lucie Chicvara (12 kills), Morgan Begley (10 aces), Ellery Dyra (4 aces, 4 kills, 3 blocks). Lockport def. Grayslake North 25-10, 25-9Lockport (1-1 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Mikayla Marshall (5 kills), Jenna Kolosta (4 kills, 4 blocks), Natalie Bochantin (11 assists, 2 aces).Lockport def. Sandburg 25-22, 27-25Lockport (2-1 overa...
Willowbrook’s Hannah Kenny is almost one Kenny too many for Lyons Township
Willowbrook returns eight seniors from last year's team that finished third in Class 4A, incluiding Louisville recruit Hannah Kenny (6). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorEven Superman needed a little help from the Justice League from time to time.Willowbrook’s 5-7 setter/rightside hitter Hannah Kenny had 11 kills, 17 assists, 12 digs, 6 aces and a block Wednesday against visiting Lyons Township.Somehow, it wasn’t enough.Lyons Township overcame deficits of 17-9 in the second set and 20-12 in the third to defeat Willowbrook, 25-27, 25...
Kreutz, Loyola do the ‘unexpected;’ Mother McAuley? It’s business as usual
Loyola Academy middle hitter Ellen Gundlach (12) earned Sports Performance VBC/Illprepvb.com All-Tournament honors after helping to lead the Ramblers to the championship of the Mizuno Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North and contested at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. (photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“It’s good to be back,” said Loyola Academy’s Grace Kreutz.Kreutz, who had not played for Loyola since tearing an ACL after a sophomore season that saw her lead the Ramblers to an IHSA Class 4A...