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Thursday, March 28 results
Thursday, March 28 resultsBritish International School of Chicago def. De La Salle 25-21, 25-10British International School of Chicago (6-2 overall, 4-0 in the Lake Shore Athletic Conference).De La Salle (0-7 overall, 0-0 in the Chicago Catholic League).Brother Rice def. Riverside-Brookfield 25-13, 25-23Brother Rice (4-4 overall, 0-0 in the Chicago Catholic League).Riverside-Brookfield (2-5 overall, 0-0 in the Metro Suburban Conference).Hononegah def. Auburn 25-16, 25-21Lockport def. Plainfield East 25-12, 25-18Lockport (7-1 overall, 0-0 in th...
Providence Catholic holds the middle ground, grounds Andrew’s Thunderbolts
Providence Catholic improved to 6-4 overall with a 25-11, 25-22 victory Tuesday at Andrew. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorProvidence Catholic coach Lee Rucinski loves him some middles.“I love our middles,” Rucinski said. “It's a little bit of old-school volleyball. Everything runs through the middle first. But they're so good and so athletic that even though you know it's coming, they have all the shots to see the block and move the ball around.“We try to run them as often as possible, and everybody in the gym knows it,” he added.Prov...
1st Alliance 17 Gold aces WCNQ, heads to Las Vegas with an Open bid in hand
By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe 2024 adidas Windy City National Qualifier wrapped up Sunday at McCormick Place with at least a few local teams walking away with bids.Among them was 1st Alliance 17 Gold, which was seeking to upgrade the National bid it earned through the Windy City Power League.Mission accomplished.1st Alliance 17 Gold defeated Circle City 17 Purple (Plainfield, Indiana) in the championship match of the 17 Open division, 25-6, 25-20, to finish 10-0 and earn an Open bid to the USA Volleyball G...
WW South’s Simon Bratt is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
Wheaton Warrenville South 6-3 sophomore Simon Bratt has 41 kills thrugh his first eight sets this season while hitting .569 with a 70.7 kill percentage. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWheaton Warrenville South’s 6-3 sophomore outside hitter Simon Bratt has been lighting ‘em up and putting ‘em down for the Tigers, who are off to a 4-0 start after sweeping Lyons Township, 25-11, 25-21, Thursday in Wheaton.Bratt had 14 kills, 2 blocks and 2 aces for Wheaton Warrenville South against Lyons Township, including 4 kills during a 6-...
New Trier’s David Wolff is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
New Trier's 6-8 outside hitter David Wolff is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week. (Photo by Rob Lange) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepb.com EditorThe total package.That’s how New Trier coach Sue Ellen Haak describes 6-8 outside hitter David Wolff.“There’s a lot to stay about David,” Haak said. “David is doing a great job all across the board. He leads the way in serve receive. He leads the way in blocking. He leads the way in leadership. He’s the total package.“We’re lucky to have him,” she added. “I feel blessed to have him. Th...
Friday, March 22 results
Eli Rodda and Barrington opened play in the Barrington/Vernon Hills Tournament on Friday by defeating Glenbrook North and Palatine. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) At Barrington/Vernon HillsBarrington def. Glenbrook North 25-17, 25-16Barrington (2-1 overall, 1-0 in the Mid Suburban West): Cole Hartke (6 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig), Adrian Wu (7 assists, 1 ace, 2 digs), Carson Skinner (8 assists, 2 digs), Gavin Rohlwing (4 kills, 3 blocks), Eli Rodda (1 ace, 1 dig), Aidan Gilmore (2 digs, 1 ace), Matt Louis (6 blocks)...
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Thomas Fellows, Joliet West find energy to stop Bolingbrook at West Aurora invite
Junior outside hitter Trevor Wardlow had 14 kills, but it was not enough as Bolingbrook fell to Joliet West in the championship match of the West Aurora invite Saturday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAfter a grueling three-set semifinal match against Oswego East, even Joliet West outside hitter Thomas Fellows wasn’t sure if the Tigers had anything left in the tank heading into the championship match against Bolingbrook at the West Aurora tournament on Saturday.“I don’t even know, to be honest, he said.Bu...
