Joliet West defeated the hosts in one semifinal to advance to the championship match of the tournament at Downers Grove South on Saturday, but the Tigers succumbed to Oak Park-River Forest in the finals. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, September 13 results At Downers Grove SouthOak Park-River Forest def. Joliet West 25-19, 25-17Oak Park-River Forest (9-4 overall, 1-0 in the West Suburban Silver): Emmi Bozarth (9 kills, 4 service points, 1 ace), Erin Dwyer (22 assists, 4 service points, 1 ace), Samantha Shelton (6 kills, 5 service poi...
Friday, September 12 results
York had plenty of reasons to celebrate Friday, winning its three matches at the Niles West invite. Friday, September 12 results Nonconference Benet Academy def. Downers Grove North 25-19, 20-25, 25-14Benet (Academy 10-1 overall, 1-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference).Downers Grove North (6-3 overall, 1-0 in the West Suburban Silver): Nicole Liu (10 kills, 1 ace), Kelley Crowley (8 kills), Nora Benjamin (7 kills), Ellery Cabaj (14 assists), Madi Mastalarz (9 assists). (Big Rock) Crossroads Christian def. Harvest-...
Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week Belle McDermott puts Rams on her back
Glenbard East's Belle McDermott has been shouldeirng a big gerload for the Rams recently. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“The City of Big Shoulders” is a nickname for Chicago, coined by poet Carl Sandburg in his 1914 poem “Chicago” to convey the city's raw power, indomitable spirit and tireless determination.He might as easily have been referring to Glenbard East’s 6-0 junior outside hitter Belle McDermott.“Belle has been putting the team on her back recently,” said Glenbard East coach Brad Cardott. “She i...
LaSalle-Peru limits its unforced errors in victory over Bloomington Central Catholic
Troy University recruit Aubrey Duttlinger (7) led LaSalle-Peru to a 25-23, 18-25, 25-23 victory at Bloomington Central Catholic on Tuesday. Battling her at the net were Central's Addison Hoeniges (13) and Avery Duff (10). (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy Sharer Special to Illprepvb.comBLOOMINGTON – Opponents waiting for LaSalle-Peru High School’s volleyball team to commit unforced errors this season shouldn’t hold their breath.The Cavaliers, ranked No. 9 in Class 3A by Illprepvb.com, made Bloomington Central Cath...
Thursday, September 11 results
Ava Lampe and Breese Mater Dei will compete in the Effingham Crossroads Classic which gets underway Friday. St. Charles North is the top seed in the 24-team field. Thursday, September 11 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Argeanta 25-13, 25-21Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (8-2 overall, 1-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (1 ace, 7 digs), Morgan Casteel (9 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (3 aces, 1 kill, 4 digs, 6 assists), Brynlee Moore (3 digs), Summer Melton (1 dig), Bella Romine (2 aces, 6 kills, 2 ...
Taylor Berg, Marist strut their stuff in home opener against visiting Joliet West
Maggie Kurpeikis (2) and Marist turned back Joliet West in the RedHawks' home opener Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comMarist weathered the storm. Playing their first home match of the season on their refurbished court, the RedHawks made sure it was a good one with a 25-23, 25-11 victory Wednesday over Joliet West. Taylor Berg banged a match-high 11 kills and added a pair of aces, Savanah Weathers added 7 kills, 3 blocks, 5 digs and 2 aces, and freshman setter Haven Enselman continued to impress with ...
Wednesday, September 10 results
Plainfield Central hosts Lockport next Tuesday before opening Southwest Prairie Conference play next Thursday against Oswego. Wednesday, September 10 results Benet Academy def. Nazareth Academy 25-16, 25-18Benet Academy (9-1 overall, 1-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Ellie Stiernagle (23 assists), Molly Welge (8 kills), Brooklynn Brass (5 kills, 1 dig), Lynney Tarnow (5 kills, Sophia Chinetti (2 kills), Sophia Yousseff (3 kills, 1 assist), Claire Weathers (3 digs), Abby Lee (3 digs), Erin Johnson (2 digs), Sophia Hattas (3 d...
