Aris Maurukas (10) and the No. 18 Benet Academy Redwings went 4-0 at last weekend's tournament at Metea Valley. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhat’s going on?No sooner had the ink dried on last week’s rankings than five teams in the top 20 went down in flames. When the dust settled, only a handful escaped unscathed.That’s been the nature of the beast this season, however.Teams are trending upward. Teams are trending downward. Every team has flaws, blemishes, minor imperfections. No team is unbeatable. ...
Lockport’s Dziadkowiec is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
Lockport setter Evan Dziadkowiec had 25 assists, 2 kills, a block and an ace in a 25-20, 25-22 victory over Lincoln-Way West last Thursday that earned the Porters their first outright conference championship. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorEvan Dziadkowiec is anxious to return to a place he’s never been.Huh?As a freshman, Lockport’s 6-2 setter had 410 assists, 22 aces, 107 digs and 12 kills to leads the Porters to their first-ever appearance in the IHSA tournament quarterfinals, where they lost to Southwest Suburban Conference...
Tuesday, May 14 results
Wheaton North's Jake Schreiner (7) had 8 kills, 3 digs, 6 aces and a block Tuesday as the Falcons defeated shorthanded Lake Park, 25-14, 25-12. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 14 results Barrington def. Prospect 25-23, 25-14Prospect (21-14 overall, 7-3 in the Mid-Suburban East): Luke Cook (7 kills, 2 blocks, 5 digs), Ryan Craddock (6 kills, 1 block, 4 digs), Ryan Cook (17 assists)..Barrington (21-13 overall, 8-2 in the Mid-Suburban West): Cole Hartke (9 kills, 3 digs), Adrian Wu (13 assists, 3 digs), Carson Skinner (8 assists, 6 dig...
Wednesday, May 15 results
Eli Rodda and Barrington defeated Prospect, 25-23, 25-14, on Tuesday as part of a sweep by the Mid-Suburban West in crossover matches with the Mid-Suburban East. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, May 15 resultsBelleville East def. O’Fallon 25-14, 27-25Belleville East (30-4 overall, 10-0 in the Southwestern Conference): Jack Byers (10 kills, 1 block, 5 digs), Keegan Rose (2 kills, 1 block, 4 digs, 23 assists), Caleb Day (3 kills, 2 blocks, 3 digs, 4 aces), August Werner (9 kills, 1 block, 5 digs, 2 aces, 1 assist).OFallon (20-9-2 overal...
Glenbard West eases past Lyons Township to complete West Suburban Silver sweep
Oswego junior middle hitter Will Mundsinger tries to go over a Romeoville block during Southwest Prairie Conference play Thursday in Oswego. On the home page is Oswego junior middle Zach Ebel. (Photos by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorCan anyone remember the last time Glenbard West didn’t win the West Suburban Silver?Six-foot-3 outside hitter Casey Mass had 12 kills, 7 digs and a block and 6-3 setter Jack Anderson provided 30 assists, 3 digs, a block and an ace as Glenbard West overcame a 15-10 deficit in the second set...
Saturday, April 26 results
Max Chuluuneerde (14) and Glenbrook South fell to Hersey, 23-25, 25-18, 16-14, in the final match of the Hersey tournament Saturday in Arlington Heights. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, April 26 results Hersey Invitational Hersey def. Glenbrook South 25-23, 18-25, 16-14Hersey (22-3 overall, 6-0 in the Mid-Suburban East): Gregory Kubon (7 kills, 1 block, 1 assist), Dylan Kim (2 aces), Naveen Samuel (27 assists), Justin Arrowood (17 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces), Oscar Boduch (2 kills), Jack Stolzer (5 kills, 3 blocks), W...
Monday, May 13 results
Htat Naing (9) had 24 assists and 2 kills as Wheaton North defeated Oswego, 25-19, 25-14, Monday in Wheaton. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, May 13 results Belleville West def. Granite City 25-12, 25-13Belleville West (21-10 overall, 4-6 in the Southwestern Conference).Chicago Christian def. Illinois Math & Science Academy 25-11, 25-18Chicago Christian (15-18 overall, 5-5 in the Chicagoland Christian Conference).(Chicago) Jones College Prep def. Amundsen 25-14, 25-20(Chicago) Jones College Prep (23-9 overall, 8-2 in the Chicago Pub...
Wednesday, April 24 results
Lake Park hosts Conant on Thursday in a key battle for sectional seeding. Wednesday, April 24 resultsAddison Trail def. Elmwood Park 25-13, 25-13Addison Trail (4-14 overall, 0-3 in the West Suburban Gold): Frankie Giannone (4 kills, 2 digs), Joaquin Ruiz (1 ace, 5 kills, 14 digs), Jorge Molina (4 kills, 3 digs), Max Sobus (6 kills), Nathan Elakkatt (3 aces, 15 digs), Nehemiah Varghese (18 assists, 6 digs), Nick D’Antonio (3 kills), Richard Garcia (5 digs), Zachary Morris (1 ace, 7 digs).Benet Academy def. Metea Valley 25-16, 25-10Benet...
Friday, April 19 results
Carter Gibbons (14) and Lake Park were upset by Benet Academy in pool play Friday of the Richard Griesheim Invitaitonal hosted by Downers Grove South. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Friday, April 19 results St. Francis def. Barrington 25-23, 25-23Barrington (8-5 overall, 5-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Cole Hartke (12 kills, 3 digs, 3 blocks), Adrian Wu (12 assists, 2 digs), Carson Skinner (5 assists, 1 ace, 1 dig), Gavin Rohlwing (3 kills, 3 blocks, 1 dig), Eli Rodda (1 kill), ...
Wheaton Warrenville South reminded of a valuable lesson by Naperville North
Wheaton Warrenville South (near court shown here against Belleville East at the Tiger Classic) watched a 12-1 lead in the first set evaporate Wednesday at Naperville North before recovering to post a 25-20, 25-8 victory. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt ain’t over until the scoreboard reads “25” (that or any number greater than as long as somebody is leading by 2).That’s a valuable lesson to learn, particularly with the IHSA tournament just around the corner.Wheaton Warrenville South was reminded of that ...