Bolingbrook libero Tyler Vazquez watches as teammate Trevor Wardlow digs a volley during action at the Joliet West invite Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comEarly in the second set of Saturday's title match, Marist's Nathen Toth appeared to serve an ace. But after some discussion, the officials signaled for a replay.So the junior outside hitter stepped back to the line and served another ace. That sums up the attitude of this season's Marist boys’ volleyball team. The RedHawks are just going t...
Argo Invitational March 28-30
Saturday, March 23 results
Lincoln-Way West's 6-8 junior middle hitter Drew Kregul (11) tries to split the hands of St. Charles North's Jaxon Mitchell during play at the Joliet West tournament Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, March 23 results Barrington/Vernon Hills tournament champion Loyola Academy SemifinalsGold poolVernon Hills def. Barrington 20-25, 25-18, 25-21 Loyola Academy def. Fremd 2...
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. ...
Saturday, March 30 results
Joliet West defeated Bolingbrook to win the West Aurora invite Saturday. Saturday, March 30 results At Argo Lockport def. Argo 25-12, 25-15 (quarterfinal)Lockport (10-1 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Josh Bluhm (6 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces), Nate Nacino (6 kills), Kevin Rodriguez (16 digs), Evan Dziadkowiec (20 assists). Lockport def. Reavis 25-14, 28-26 (semifinal)Lockport (11-1 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Josh Bluhm (8 kills), Wade Welke (7 kills), Evan Dziadkowiec (27 assist...
Fishers (Indiana) Tournament
Here are the latest Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepb.com Boys H.S. Rankings
Adam Janowiak and Downers Grove North travel to Glenbard West on Tuesday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt was a relatively quiet week with most teams taking advantage of spring (?) break to relax, refocus and reflect. However, there were a few teams in action last week, and the season resumes in earnest beginning today.Meanwhile, here are the latest 2024 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys High School Rankings (with preseason ranking in parenthesis) with our comments about the IHSA’s grossly im...
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 ...
Thursday, March 21 results
Lyons' Luka Kostic had 4 kills, 1 block and 2 aces in the Lions' 25-11, 25-21 loss Thursday at Wheaton Warrenville South. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, March 21 resultsCarmel def. Mt. Carmel 25-9, 26-16Carmel (2-1 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Michael Schofield (15 kills, 1 ace, 2 blocks), LJ Stackhouse (7kills, 2 blocks), Luke Burkhalter (12 digs), Xander Ikusz (27 assists, 5 digs).Conant def. Maine West 25-20, 25-13Maine West (1-2 overall, 0-0 in the Central Suburban North): Peter Dempsey (5 assists,...
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 ...