Tuesday, August 26 results

Peoria Christian defeated Farmington, 24-26, 25-20, 25-16, in its season opener Tuesday. Tuesday, August 26 results(Augusta) Southeastern def. Pittsfield 25-13. 25-12(Augusta) Southeastern (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens (13 kills, 3 blocks, 5 digs), Jaelynn VanBeck (17 assists), Tegan Rigg (5 kills), Morgan Wilcox (7 aces).Note: Tied at 10-10 in the second set, the Lady Suns manufactured a 15-2 run to close out the Saukees in straight sets.  Benet Academy def. Oak Park-River Forest 23-25, 25-16, 25-13Benet ...

Wednesday, August 27 results

Barrington won its season opener Wednesday by defeating visiting Stevenson, 25-23, 25-22. Wednesday, August 27 results Barrington def. Stevenson 25-23, 25-22Stevenson (1-1 overall, 0-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Abby Inman (7 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks, 7 digs), Ryler Bondad (9 assists, 6 digs), Jane Tan (7 assists, 4 digs) , Audri Linnane ( 6 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs), Maya Patryarcha (2 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs),  Nomin Baterdene (1 kill,  1 ace, 2 blocks, 5 digs), Zuzanna Wal (4 digs), Alexa Karcz (3 k...

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...

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...

Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb present ’25 preseason Class 1A rankings, previews

Tiny Scales Mound (enrollment: 66) hopes to tip the scales in its favor this fall behind (right to left) Lydia Connor, Ellaina Kostenbader, Campbell Hereau, Quinn Driscoll, Grace Behlke, Lila Anderson, Halle Wiegel, Jadyn Busch, Lialah Cramer and Lydia Behlke By Phil BrozynskiIllprpvb.com EditorSt. Francis, DePaul College Prep and St. Laurence? You’re movin’ on up. You, too, Breese Mater Dei and IC Catholic Prep. Did you enjoy your time in “success-factor” purgatory, Joliet Catholic and Nazareth Academy? How about Normal West? ...

Here are 90 sophomores worth watching during the 2025 girls high school season

Wheaton Warrenville South's sophomore setter/rightside hitter Allie Coyne led the Tigers with 349 assists last fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Today, we take our final look at some of the top high school players in Illinois with 90 who are among the best in the Class of 20...