Lena-Winslow finished third at last weekend's Oregon tournament. Monday, September 8 results (Augusta) Southeastern def. Liberty 25-16, 23-25, 25-10(Augusta) Southeastern (7-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens (21 kills, 11 assists, 7 digs, 4 aces), Jaelynn VanBeck (27 assists), Kenzie Griswold (10 kills, 9 digs). Dixon def. East Moline 25-17, 25-18Downers Grove South def. Bolingbrook 25-21, 17-25, 25-18Downers Grove South (6-3 overall, 0-0 in the West Suburban Gold).Bolingbrook (6-3 overall, 0-0 in the South...
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...
Tuesday, September 9 results
Deerfield improved to 4-5 with its 25-12, 25-20 victory over Warren on Monday, and will look to even its record when it visits Niles North on Wednesday. Tuesday, September 9 results Athens def. Midwest Central 25-15, 25-16Athens (7-2 overall, 1-1 in the Sangamo Conference): Devan Barrett (2 aces, 5 digs, 3 kills), Lydia Hart (8 digs,10 kills), Arabelle Cunningham (25 assists, 4 digs), Chloe Barrett (8 digs, 2 assists), Jaci Derringer (6 kills).(Augusta) Southeastern def. (Monmouth) United 25-19, 25-15(Augusta) Southeastern (8-0 overall, ...
With its top two hitters out, Normal West finds some positives despite loss to Benet
Normal West lost four-year starter Olivia Ziemer (36, shown here playing with her Illini Elite team a year ago) prior to the start of the season, and then lost Virgiinia Tech recruit Avery Feltes to a knee injury Tuesday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Playing without your two starting outside hitters is never easy.Just ask Normal West setter Laine Thompson, who finds herself in that unenviable position.The Wildcats lost four-year starter Olivia Ziemer to a knee injury on the eve of preseason camp. ...
Saturday, September 6 results
Joliet West won its third straight Peggy Scholten Classic title Saturday. Saturday, September 6 results At Peggy Scholten Classic hosted by Fremd and Conant Joliet West def. Lake Park 25-17, 25-10Joliet West def. Lake Zurich 27-26, 25-19Joliet West def. Conant JV 25-8, 25-6Joliet West def. Naperville North 18-25, 25-15, 25-14Joliet West def. Maine South 25-18, 25-14Jolliet West (12-1 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Lexie Grevengoed (45 kills, 31 digs, 7 aces), Lina Govoni (48 assists, 29 kills, ...
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Friday, September 5 results
(Augusta) Southeastern will seek to defend its title when play resumes Saturday at the Lady Suns Classic. (Photo courtesy of Muddy River Sports) Friday, September 5 results (Augusta) Southeastern Lady Suns Classic Illini West def. Liberty 25-18, 25-17 Payson def. Camp Point Central 18-25, 25-22, 15-12 (Augusta) Southeastern def. Brown County 25-19, 25-17(Augusta) Southeastern (4-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens (18 kills, 7 assists, 8 digs, 2 aces), Jaelynn VanBeck (20 assis...
Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week Bella Potempa keeping Timothy on top
Bella Potempa (10) was the key complementary piece to current Texas freshman Abby Vander Wal (left) during Timothy Christian's run to the Class 2A semifinals in 2024. Now, Potempa has taken on the leading role for the 13-0 Trojans. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt’s her team now.Or is it?For three years, Timothy Christian’s 5-10 outside hitter Bella Potempa played Festus to Matt Dillon. Little Buddy to the Skipper. Samwise Gamgee to Frodo Baggins. Hermione Granger to Harry Potter. Blue to the men of Lamb...
Bridget Ferriter, Lockport extend their hot start with a gritty win over Plainfield East
Lockport, which finished second at last weekend's Mizuno Crimson Classic at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora, improved to 6-1 with Thursday's victory over Plainfield East in their home opener. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comBridget Ferriter wants to go out with a bang.Entering Thursday's match, the Lockport outside hitter was averaging 11 kills per game. She came away with 10 kills Thursday to help the Porters defeat Plainfield East, 25-22, 25-19, in their home opener.With the hard-fought win, the...