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 ...
Sandburg outlasts Lane Tech at Tiger Classic with a splash of water and a smile
A splash of water and a smile"We're No. 1?' Sandburg coach Madisen Babich could either be indicating a zone for her server or reminding everyone where the Eagles rankied at the 21st Annual Tiger Classic hosted by Wheaton Warrenville South and the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Madisen Babich is Sandburg’s biggest cheerleader. “I'm like a psycho on the sidelines,” she said. “I feel like I need to put a jersey on because the players all stare at me like, ‘She's lik...
Like their older brothers before them, youngest Saurers now sharing the court
Kaden Saurer (left) is a freshman at Queens University of Charlotte while eldest brother Kyle is a redshirt freshman at Brigham Young. The two oldest Saurer brothers played one season together at Elgin Academy before Kyle graduated and the school dropped the boys' volleyball program. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorOne brother attempting to follow in the footsteps of an older brother can be challenging.One brother attempting to follow in the footsteps of two older brothers can be extremely challenging.But two brothers following in the ...
Saturday, April 19 results
Sandburg's JT Snider (7) splits the block attempt of Lane Tech's Mohamed Abdelradi (14) and Martin Nguyen (7) in the championship match of the Tiger Classic at Wheaton Warrenville South on Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, April 19 resultsAt Wheaton Warrenville South Sandburg def. Lane Tech 26-28, 25-22, 25-19 (championship)Sandburg (14-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Jeremiah Aro (6 kills, 1 block, 1 ace), Will Ashum (8 kills, 2 blocks), Aaron Dennie (5 kills), Easton Donausky (25 assists, 1 kill), Cade...
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 ...
Downers Grove South Richard Griesheim Invitational
Friday, April 18 results
Friday. April 18 results At Lockport Lockport def. Plainfield Central 20-25, 25-17, 15-10Lockport (10-7 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Adam Gieser (8 kills, 7 digs), Hunter Fash (8 kills, 2 blocks), Ryan Dziadkowiec.Lockport def. Waubonsie Valley 25-15, 23-25, 15-8Lockport (11-7 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Adam Gieser (13 kills), Ryan Beaumont (9 kills, 2 blocks), Ryan Dziadkowiec (22 assists), Jose Arroyo (8 digs), Austin Williams (3 aces). ...
Sandburg’s Jeremiah Aro is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
Sandburg'sJeremiah Aro (9) ;ed the Eagles to their third Tiger Classic championship last weekend. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorEach week during the volleyball season, we announce an Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week. Coaches throughout Illinois are invited to nominate a player for their outstanding performance on and off the court.This week, the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week is Sandburg’s 6-6 rightside hitter Jeremiah Aro. Aro was named the MVP at last weekend’s 21st An...
Monday, April 14 results
Glenbard West won last Saurday's Springfest tournament at Glenbard East, defeating West Aurora in the championship game. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, April 14 results Barrington def. Fremd 25-15, 25-20Fremd (5-9 overall, 0-3 in the Mid-Suburban West): David Otgonbat (1 ace, 8 assists), Ethan Garst (10 kills, 1 block, 2 digs), Martin Hristov (3 digs), Aarav Parikh (3 assists, 4 digs), George Sallade (3 kills), Kaden Liao (2 kills), Chase Hinojosa (2 aces), Fred Worst (1 block), David Stankiewicz (1 block).Barrington (7-2 overall, 3-0 i...