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Downers Grove North proving it belongs in the conversation, takes down rival York
Downers Grove North fetaures (from left) libero Stellan Hammond, libero Ryan Pawlik, middle hitter Dylan Quinn, middle hitter Gino Andreatta, middle hitter Quinn Leahy, outside hitter Zak Baker and outside hitter Aiden Akkawi. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt’s been 31 years since Downers Grove North reached the IHSA quarterfinals. Is this the year the three decades-long drought ends?Six-foot-3 outside hitter Aiden Akkawi believes it is.“We’re proving to the whole state (that we’re one of the best teams in Illinois),” he said. “...
Saturday, April 26 results
New Trier's Henry Brandenberger (9) drives the ball between Lyons Township defenders Weston Aram (10) and Patrick Ahrens (15) during Saturday's third-place match of the Downers Grove South Richard Griesheim Invitational. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, April 26 results At Downers Grove SouthDowners Grove North def. Oak Park-River Forest 28-26, 25-21 (Gold championship)Oak Park-River Forest 16-3 overall, 2-1 in the West Suburban Silver): Finn Keifer (1 assist), Henry Hullinger (7 kills), Wesley Kochendorfer (2 kills), Henry Ohlhoff ...
Friday, April 25 results
At Smack Attack York def. St. Rita 25-18, 25-12York (16-4 overall, 2-1 in the West Suburban Silver): Hunter Stepanich (13 kills), Jake Wede (9 kills), Tyler Assmusen (2 kills, 2 aces, 3 digs), Leo Nardini (2 kills, 2 digs), Carson Cruver (27 assists, 4 digs), Ben Wede (5 digs).York def. Oswego East 25-20, 25-14York (17-4 overall, 2-1 in the West Suburban Silver): Hunter Stepanich (9 kills, 6 digs), Jake Wede (8 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs), Tyler Assmusen (2 kills, 2 aces),...
Wednesday, April 23 results
Chicago Christian (1-1 in the Chicagoland Christian Conference) evened its overall record at 8-8 with a 25-11, 25-19 victory over Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family (Downers Grove) on Wednesday. Wednesday, April 23 results Chicago Christian def. Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family, 25-11, 25-19Chicago Christian (8-8 overall, 1-1 in the Chicagoland Christian Conference). Crete-Monee def. Tinley Park 25-23, 25-19 Evanston def. Glenbrook South 25-23, 16-25, 25-23Glenbrook South (8-5 overall, 2-1 in the Central Suburban South): Wi...
Naperville Central seeking Freshman “B” team for quad
Naperville Central had a team drop from the Freshmen “B” quadrangular it is hosting Friday, May 2. The team would play three matches in a row starting at 5:00 p.m. Other participants include Oswego and Plainfield East. If you are looking for more “Freshman B” team matches and would want to play next Friday night, contact Naperville Central head coach Roger Strausberger at rstrausberger@naperville203.org. ...
Tuesday, April 22 results
York will look to rebound from Tuesday's loss to Downers Grove North when it visits Riverside-Brookfield on Wednesday. York features (from left) Carson Cruver, Joe McGreal, Hunter Stepanich, Stanley Peck, Jake Wede and Ben Wede. Tuesday, April 22 results Barrington def. Hoffman Estates 25-20, 25-12Barrington (9-2 overall, 5-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Carson Skinner (9 assists, 4 digs, 1 ace), Jimmy Lau (11 assists, 1 kill, 1 ace, 5 digs), Sam Grozdic (10 kills, 1 block, 4 digs), Aidan Gilmore (10 digs, 3 assists), Matt ...
Naperville North goes three sets (of course) to beat rival Naperville Central
Of course, Naperville Central and Naperville North went the distance Thursday. What else would you expect from this neighbrohood rivalry? The teams are represented by (front row) Justin Wang and Isaac Merz (Naperville Central) flanking Ermuun Batchuluun (Naperville North), and (back row) Grant Anderson and Owen Hoag (Naperville North) flanking Naperville Central's Teddy Bramlett. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorNaperville North has not fared well in three-set matches this season.Entering Thursday’s home contest against crosstown rival ...
USAV’s dance card is filled up; here’s a complete list of the girls going to Dallas
(Updated June 2) 1st Alliance 15 Gold quallified for the 15 Open division at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship in Dallas, June 25-July 3. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorHere is the final list of the local teams that have qualified for the 2025 USAV Girls Junior 14s-17s National Championship at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, June 25-July 3.The 2025 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 3-6.The ...
