Making a jump in class, Timothy Christian proves it can still play with the big girls

A Class 2A semifinalist in 2024, Timothy Christian made its debut as a Class 3A school Monday against visiting York. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAfter reaching the Class 2A semifinals last year for the first time since 2015 and setting a school record for wins (35) behind Texas freshman and Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com all-state selection Abby Vander Wal, Timothy Christian finds itself reclassified Class 3A this season.Abby gone? 2A done?Who? Me worry?“We're super excited about it,” said Timothy Christian’s four-year starter an...

Monday, August 25 results

Bella Potempa had 9 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces and 4 digs as Timothy Christian, which finished third in Class 2A last season, made its debut in Class 3A on Monday by knocking off Class 4A York, 25-22, 19-25, 25-21. (Photo by Dave Ruggles), Monday, August 25 resultsAthens def. Havana 25-22, 25-19Athens (0-0 overall, 0-0 in the Sangamo Conference): Milee Austin (3 aces, 3 kills, 1 block), Devan Barrett (3 aces, 4 kills, 1 block), Chloe Barrett (2 aces, 3 digs, 5 kills), Talya Baker (2 aces, 5 digs), Lydia Hart (4 kills, 1 block), Arabelle Cun...

With her sister off to college, Stephens steps up as next leader for Southeastern

Junior Kara Stephens will step into the role of team leader for Augusta Southeastern, following in the footsteps of her older sister Amanda, now a freshman at Indiana University-Indianapolis. By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.com AUGUSTA – Kara Stephens finds herself in the middle of a very team-oriented sport, stepping into the somewhat solitary assignment of volleyball team leader. No matter what challenges arise during the next four months, the 5-foot-10 Augusta Southeastern High School junior middle blocker/setter can take comfo...