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...
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...
Thursday, May 22 results
Wheaton Warrenville South's eight seniors (pictured here with Deb Hardin, a business teacher at the District 200 school), and the rest of the Tigers will be the first team to take the court for the 2025 IHSA tournament when they play Bartlett at 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the regional hosted by St. Charles East. Thursday, May 22 results Althoff Catholic def. Collinsville 25-19, 25-15 Barrington def. Prospect 25-17, 25-17 (Mid-Suburban League championship)Barrington (21-11 overall, 9-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Robert Jensen (7 digs, 1 as...
Tuesday, May 20 results
Glenbard West's Henry Truitt (left) meets Downers Grove North setter Jude Caldwell at the net during Tuesday's match in Downers Grove. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 20 results Althoff Catholic def. Metro East Lutheran 25-5, 25-14Althoff Catholic (25-7 overall, 6-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference): Kyle Johnson (8 kills), Michael Peterson (7 kills), Johnathan Darnell (5 aces), Rhett Neville (21 assists).Benet Academy def. Joliet Catholic 25-15, 25-17Benet Academy (25-6 overall, 7-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference).Down...
Wheaton Warrenville South defeats St. Charles East to claim outright DuKane title
Wheaton Warrenville South, the top seed at the South Elgin sectional, will open IHSA tournament play against Bartlett at the St. Charles East regional Saturday at 8:00 a.m. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhenever Wheaton Warrenville South’s Mark Gheorghita attends a volleyball camp, he is reminded of the 12 core attributes of a good setter. “One of core attributes is knowing who's got the hot hand,” Gheorghita said.“Most of time, that would be Simon,” he said.Simon Bratt, Wheaton Warrenville South’s 6-3 junior outside hitter, had ...
Here are the final 2025 regular-season Michio Chicago/Illprepvb Boys Rankings
Romeoville and Bolingbrook tip off the 2025 IHSA tournament at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Bolingbrook. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt’s time to get serious.The IHSA tournament begins on Saturday with regional contests at Bolingbrook, Cristo Rey, De La Salle, IMSA, Lake Park, Lincoln-Way East, Minooka, Oswego, Rich Township, Sandburg, St. Charles East and Vernon Hills.Meanwhile, here are the final regular-season Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com 2025 Boys H.S. Rankings. Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com ...
Saturday, May 17 results
Saturday, May 17 results At Lyons Township Lyons Township def. Lincoln-Way East 25-19, 26-24Lincoln-Way East (27-6 overall, 7-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Matt Muehlnickel (7 kills, 8 digs), Carter Geiger (5 kills), Madan Sundaram (13 digs). Lyons Township (22-8 overall, 1-4 in the West Suburban Silver).Lincoln-Way East def. Joliet West 25-21, 25-23Lincoln-Way East (28-6 overall, 7-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Matt Muehlnickel (13 kills, 6 digs), Carter Geiger (5 kills, 7 digs), Madan Sundaram (14 digs), Konr...
Thursday, May 15 results
Romeoville's 6-5 sophomore middle hitter Easton Nelly and the Spartans were looking to bounce back from Tuesday's loss to Joliet Central when they visited Plainfield Central on Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 15 results Bolingbrook def. Plainfield South 21-25, 25-18, 25-18 Edwardsville def. Belleville West 25-21, 25-20 Evergreen Park def. Lemont 25-21, 19-25, 25-19Evergreen Park (12-21 overall, 5-6 in the South Suburban Conference): Fionn Doherty (10 kills), Connor Gallagher (8 kills), Michael Bruno (25 assists, 3 ...
Monday, May 12 results
Monday, May 12 results Althoff Catholic def. Maryville Christian 25-17, 25-18Maryville Christian (11-11 overall, 4-2 in the Gateway Metro Conference).Althoff Catholic (23-6 overall, 5-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference).Benet Academy def. St. Patrick 25-17, 25-13Benet Academy (22-6 overall, 5-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Aris Maurukas (7 kills), Matthew Swiatkowski (7 kills), Reed Hefley (4 kills).Bolingbrook def. Homewood-Flossmoor 25-22, 25-15Bolingbrook (25-5 overall, 7-0 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Edison Ah-Yo ...