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...

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...

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...

Warren seeking two girls teams for Freshman ‘A,’ Sophomore tournaments

Warren Township has two openings for a sophomore girls volleyball tournament beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, and resuming at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, and also two openings for a Freshman “A” tournament beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, and resuming at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21.  If you are interested, please contact Warren girls volleyball head coach Yun Chen at ychen@wths.net.  ...

Wednesday, April 10 results

Hersey (8-2), winner of its last eight matches and champion of last weekend's invite at St. Charles East, was scheduled to play Wheeling in a Mid-Suburban East clash Wednesday. Wednesday, April 10 resultsBelleville Althoff def. Alton Marquette 25-10, 25-22Belleville Althoff (9-3 overall, 4-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference).Belvidere North def. Rockford Christian Life 25-12, 25-14Bolingbrook def. Willowbrook 25-18, 25-13Bolingbrook (15-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Tristan Benbow (10 kills, 1 block), Trevor Wardlow ...

Marist doesn’t back down, turns back Glenbrook South to remain unbeaten

Kris Blumberg (6) had 5 kills, 3 digs and an ace in Glenbrook South's 25-11, 25-21 loss at Marist on Thursday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com"I won't back down."Not only is that a classic song by the late great Tom Petty, but it's also the attitude of the Marist boys' volleyball team.The RedHawks hosted a 2023 Elite Eight team for the second straight night and had a resounding victory for the second night in a row.This one was a 25-11, 25-21 win over Glenbrook South in a battle of unbeatens Thursday at ...