Setter Easton Donausky (8) and Sandburg advanced to Tuesday's sectional championship match at Hinsdale Central with its win Saturday over Reavis. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comThe Sandburg boys' volleyball team underwent a change before this season with former assistant Madisen Babich taking over as head coach.How did that change the Eagles? “We have a new coaching staff and an entirely new culture,” said Sandburg outside hitter Jeremiah Aro said. “They held us accountable. We just shut up and worked.”Th...
Saturday, May 31 sectional results; Tuesday, June 3 pairings
Oak Park-River Forest libero Gus Leman turns setter during Saturday's 25-19, 22-25, 26-24 victory over Lyons Township in a sectional semifinal at Hinsdale Central. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, May 31 sectional results; Tuesday, June 3 pairingsAt BarringtonLibertyville def. Barrington 25-19, 25-19Libertyville (31-4 overall, 7-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Aarav Bamrolia (19 assists, 4 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces, 4 digs), Lukas Slesers (5 kills, 3 blocks, 5 digs), Justin Howell (2 kills, 8 digs), Nate Knight (6 kills, 6 blocks), ...
Plainfield South stuns Downers North; Reavis screams, surprises Brother Rice
Matt Swiatkowski (9) and Benet Academy, who defeated Oswego, 25-20, 25-14, in the regional championship match Thursday in Oswego, will face Plainfield South in a sectional semifinal at Hinsdale South at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWith their team trailing 21-16 in the third set to No. 2-ranked Downers Grove North in the regional championship match Thursday on the Trojans’ home floor, even the most fervent Plainfield South fan had to have some doubt creeping into their mind.But not Do...
Saturday, May 31 sectional pairings
Saturday, May 31 sectional pairingsAt BarringtonLibertyville (30-4) vs. Barrington (24-11), 11:00 a.m.Lake Zurich (35-3) vs. New Trier (25-10), 12:00 p.m. At Hinsdale SouthGlenbard West (32-5) vs. Neuqua Valley (27-11), 1:00 p.m.Plainfield South (24-13) vs. Benet Academy (27-6), 2:00 p.m. At Belleville WestBelleville East (26-7) vs. O’Fallon (29-7), 5:00 p.m.Lincoln-Way Central (25-13) vs. Lincoln-Way East (31-6), 10:00 a.m. (at Lincoln-Way Central) At Hinsdale CentralOak Park-River Forest (30-4) vs. Lyons Township (28-8), 11:00 a.m....
Thursday, May 29 regional final results
Benet Academy outside hitter Aris Maurukas and the Redwings defeated Oswego at the Oswego Regional on Thursday and will play Plainfield South in a sectional semifinal at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Hinsdale South. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 29 regional final resultsAt Barrington sectional At CarmelLibertyville def. Grayslake Central 25-19, 25-15Libertyville (30-4 overall, 7-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Aarav Bamrolia (15 assists, 2 blocks, 3 digs, 2 kills, 2 aces), Jackson Kern (10 digs, 1 assist, 1 kill, 1 ace), Lukas ...
Thursday, May 29 regional finals schedule
Junior setter Jude Caldwell and Downers Grove North will seek their third consecutive regional title when they host Plainfield South at 6:00 p.m. Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Thursday, May 29 regional finals(In bracket order, all games at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated)At Barrington sectional At CarmelLibertyville (29-4) vs. Grayslake Central (28-7), 4:30 p.m.Libertyville (29-4 overall, 7-0 in the North Suburban Conference). Grayslake Central (28-7 overall, 12-0 in the Northern Lake County Conference).At Vernon HillsBarr...
Venes, vidi, vici. No. 10 seed Plainfield South conquers No. 7 Lincoln-Way West
Ermuun Batchuluun had 15 assists, 3 kills and a block in Naperville North's 25-17, 25-16 loss Tuesday to Downers Grove North in a regional semifinal in Downers Grove. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhen Plainfield South and Lincoln-Way West met earlier this season at the Wheaton Warrenville South tournament, the Warriors won the battle, 21-25, 25-23, 25-20.That victory helped Lincoln-Way West earn the No. 7 seed in the Hinsdale South sectional, ahead of No. 10 seed Plainfield South.The Cougars remembered, a...
Tuesday, May 27 results
Naperville North's Grant Anderson (3) had a pair of kills in the Huskies' regional semifinal loss to Downers Grove North. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 27 resultsRegional semifinals(In bracket order) At Barrington sectional At CarmelLibertyville def. Wheeling 20-25, 25-20, 25-16Libertyville (29-4 overall, 7-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Aarav Bamrolia (29 assists, 2 kills, 8 digs, 1 ace), Jackson Kern (1 kill, 9 digs, 3 assists, 2 aces), Justin Howell (9 kills, 7 digs, 1 block), Lukas Slesers (10 kills, 6 digs), Tyler W...
Monday, May 26 results
Naperville North setter Ermunn Bathculuun tries to run down a ball during the Huskies' 19-25, 25-22, 25-18 quarterfinal victory over Plainfield North at the Downers Grove North regional Monday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, May 26 results(in bracket order) At CarmelWheeling def. Antioch 27-25, 25-16Wheeling (22-12 overall, 6-4 in the Mid-Suburban East).Grayslake Central def. Carmel 25-12, 25-19Grayslake Central (27-7 overall, 12-0 in the Northern Lake County Conference).Warren def. Trinity Oaks Christian Academy 25-23, 25-15 At Vern...
Saturday, May 24 results
Wheaton Warrenville South's Simon Bratt (10), who had 19 kills in the Tigers' 25-10, 25-12 victory over Bartlett at the regional hosted by St. Charles East, will lead his team against St. Charles North in a 5:30 p.m. regional semifinal Tuesday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, May 24 results(in bracket order) At Vernon HillsDeerfield def. Grant 25-12, 25-17Loyola Academy def. Vernon Hills 25-16, 21-25, 25-15Loyola Academy (16-20 overall, 4-3 in the Chicago Catholic League): Drew Bevan (9 kills, 5 aces), Luke Malles (7 kills, 3 bloc...