Matthew Muehlnickel (10) and his Lincoln-Way East teammates would face rival Lincoln-Way West in a sectional semifinal should both teams advance in the Collinsville sectional. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Only one more week remains in the regular season before we get to that one-and-done portion of the program. Looking ahead to the IHSA tournament, we know Marist should have next to no difficulty advancing to the semifinals at Hoffman Estates. Their possible (probable? likely? inevitable?...
Thursday, May 9 results
Lockport's Nate Nacino had 5 kills in the Porters' 25-20, 25-22 victory Thursday over Lincoln-Way West. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 9 results Benet Academy def. Notre Dame 25-21, 25-14Benet Academy (21-5 overall, 5-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dom Krzcezkowski (8 kills), Aris Maurakas (5 kills), Nick Gonnella (5 kills), Matt Swiatkowski (4 kills).Benet Academy coach Hector Cano: “All the seniors played both sets and had a great time.”Bolingbrook def. Stagg 25-17, 25-21Bolingbrook (24-7 overall, 3-3 in the S...
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Wednesday, May 8 results
Stagg's Matthew Wojciechowski (10) tools a kill off Lockport's Josh Blum (20) during Tuesday's match in Palos Hills. Lockport entertains Lincoln-Way West Thursday in a battle between the two unbeaten Southwest Suburban Conference leaders. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, May 8 results Benet Academy def. Neuqua Valley 25-15, 25-16Benet Academy (20-5 overall, 4-2 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Dom Krzcezkowski (11 kills), Aris Maurakas (6 kills).Conant def. Barrington 17-25, 25-18, 25-13Barrington (19-11 overall, 8-2 in ...
Homewood-Flossmoor goes overtime (and then some) to overcome Sandburg
Sandburg junior Jeremiah Aro (airborne left) had 11 kills to pace the Eagles, but it wasn't enough as Homewood-Flossmoor prevailed Tuesday in Orland Park, 25-22, 18-25, 31-29. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWhen Homewood-Flossmoor opened the season by winning 18 of its first 20 matches, the Vikings looked like shoe-ins to topple the program’s season record for victories. However, after a down stretch, the record started to seem unattainable.But the Vikings dug deep and found a way to win a big Southwest S...
Willowbrook Invitational
Share? Not this time as Lockport beats Lincoln-Way West for outright league title
Erik Gonzalez (3) had 7 kills in Lockport's 25-20, 25-22 victory Thursday over Lincoln-Way West. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorYou know the old adage … share and share alike?Well, Lockport ain’t gonna be sharin’ this one.The Porters defeated Lincoln-Way West, 25-20, 25-22, Thursday in Lockport to clinch the outright Southwest Suburban Conference championship for the first time in program history.Lockport earned a share of the conference title in 2021 when the Porters, Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way Wes...
Tuesday, May 7 results
Junior Maximo Venegas (10, far court) and Romeoville were scheduled to play Joliet Central in the Southwest Prairie Conference on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 7 results Bolingbrook def. Lincoln-Way Central 25-14, 25-14Bolingbrook (23-7 overall, 2-3 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Charlie Bialek (7 kills, 1 block), Tristan Benbow (6 kill, 1 block), Tristan Caminar (5 kills, 1 block, 1 ace), Trevor Wardlow (3 kills), Jacqson LeSure (3 kills, 1 block), Connor Dmochowski (20 assists, 7 digs), Tyler Vasquez (9 digs...
Monday, May 6 results
Glenbrook South coach Annie Kotsadam earned her 100th career victory with Friday's win over Loyola Academy. Monday, May 6 results Bremen def. Crete-Monee 25-22, 25-16Bremen (8-12 overall, 2-4 in the South Suburban Conference).Chicago Christian def. Tinley Park 19-25, 25-21, 25-13Chicago Christian (13-17 overall, 4-4 in Chicagoland Christian Conference): Malachi Krestel (23 assists, 7 digs, 3 aces), Sam Jager (16 digs, 1 kill), Jared Hall (12 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace).(Chicago) Washington def. Chicago Academy 25-18, 25-14(Chicago) Washing...