St. Francis lost its season opener Wednesday at Wheaton North, 21-25, 25-20, 25-23. Wednesday, March 20 results Benet Academy def. Glenbard South 25-15, 25-20Benet Academy (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Aris Maurukas (7 kills), Dominic Krzeczkowski (4 kills), Matt Swiatkowski (3 kills).Bolingbrook def. Whitney Young 25-17, 25-17Bolingbrook (2-0 overall. 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Trevor Wardlow (5 kills, 3 digs), Tristan Caminar (8 kills, 5 digs), Tristan Benbow (6 kills), Charlie Bialek (4 ...
Bolingbrook has modest goals, high expectations with veteran-laden lineup
Jacqson Lesure is just one of several experienced players on the Bolingbrook roster looking to win the school's first regional championship since the program was established in 2004. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIs this the year the Bolingbrook boys' volleyball team takes its place in the school's trophy case?The boys’ volleyball program at Bolingbrook was established in 2004. Although there have been a few highlight-worthy moments along the way -- many of them provided by former Lewis great Tyler Mitche...
Fusion, Club IV, Prime Time rock MEQs; see latest Michio/Illprepvb.com rankings
Club IV 17-Boost out of Quincy, Illinois, went 11-0 in the 17 American division at last weekend's Mideast Qualifier to punch its ticket to Las Vegas this summer. Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorClub Fusion 18-1 National took a step up in class at the 2024 Nike Mideast Qualifier last weekend in Indianapoli...
Movers, shakers in latest Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girls Club Rankings
Josilyn Wadas (16) and her Mission 18 Elite teammates wrapped up 2024 Windy City Power League play on Sunday, finishing 7-5 overall and seventh among the 18s. teams. On the home page is Fusion 18-1 National's Gabby Rendina. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorCongratulations to 1st Alliance 17 Gold after wrapping up the 2024 Windy City Power League championship over the weekend and finishing second in the 17 & Under division at the 2024 Triple Crown NIT in Kansas City on February 17-19.There were a few cha...
Lake Park prepares to ‘size up’ the competition, defeats young Glenbard South
(From left) Luke Bonacci, Dylan Brinkley, Dylan Roszak and Carter Gibbons return from the 25-win Lake Park team that advanced to a regional final last spring before losing to Conant. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhat do you get when you when add 6-7 and 6-9 middle hitters to a team with four returning starters from a 25-win regional finalist and pit them against another team that graduated 13 of its 14 varsity players from a year ago and has a roster featuring five juniors, four sophomores and a freshman?You get Lake Park defeating ...
Presenting the latest 2024 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girls’ Club Rankings
Illini Elite 17 Cardinal's Maia Olson (31) goes up against the block of 1st Alliance 17 Silver's Keira O'Donnell (1) and Layla Christian (67) during Windy City Power League play Sunday in Woodridge. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorA busy weekend around girls’ club volleyball with things only promising to get hotter in two weeks over the Presidents Day weekend.Meanwhile, here are the latest 2024 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girls Club Rankings (with records in parenthesis) as of February 7, 2024:...
Monday, April 1 results
Monday, April 1 results Althoff Catholic def. Granite City 25-10, 25-11 Althoff Catholic (7-3 overall, 2-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference): Andy Weir (11 kills, 1 dig), Brady Leuchtefeld (9 kills, 1 ace, 5 digs), Rhett Neville (23 assists). Belleville East def. Father McGivney 25-19, 25-20 Belleville East (9-0 overall, 1-0 in the Southwestern Conference): August Werner (13 kills, 6 digs, 5 aces), Jack Byers (6 kills, 1 block, 5 digs, 2 aces, 1 assist), Tyce Watson (5 kills, 1 dig, 2 aces), Keegan Rose (5 digs, 1 ace, 23 assists). Bolingbroo
Tuesday, March 19 results
Plainfield South 6-1 junior outside hitter Chase Kreitzer (11) goes up against the block of Bishop McNamara's Carter Leversque (3) during the Cougars' victory Monday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, March 19 results Barrington def. Buffalo Grove 25-21, 25-20Barrington (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Cole Hartke (10 kills, 1 block, 6 digs), Adrian Wu (8 assists, 2 digs), Carson Skinner (13 assists, 2 digs), Gavin Rohlwing (3 kills), John Sun (1 kill), Eli Rodda (3 kills, 3 aces, 2 digs), Aidan Gilmore (3 digs, 1 ace), Ma...
Downers Grove North ‘set’-tles in, runs past Naperville Central in opener
Downers Grove North's 6-5 junior Aiden Akkawi (11) had 8 kills and an ace to pace the Trojans to a 25-13, 25-20 victory over Naperville Central in both teams' season opener Monday. On the home page is Plainfield South's 6-1 junior outside hitter Chase Kreitzer. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorNobody expects perfection the first time a team takes the court.Not even from a team burdened by the expectations that follow Downers Grove North.“Typical first game, I’ve seen it a million times … they haven’t, but I have,...
Here are the (not so) final Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys Club Rankings
MOD Elite B18 Blue's J ack Lopez (far left, 35) is caught trying to catch a few winks (?) in between points during MOD's run to the 18 Open championship at the Brew City Battle in Milwaukee on January 27-28. (Photos by Ben Johnson, courtesy of MOD Elite Volleyball Club) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWith the exception of a few teams competing in the 24 Dennis Lafata Boys Bid Classic this weekend in St. Louis or the SPVB President's Day tournament next weekend, most boys’ club teams are disbanding for a few months with the ons...