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. ...
Thursday, September 4 results
Lockport, which finished second at last weekend's Mizuno Crimson Classic at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora, improved to 6-1 Thursday with a win over Plainfield East. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, September 4 results Argo def. Thornton Fractional South 25-17, 25-23Thornton Fractional South (4-4 overall, 0-1 in the South Suburban Conference): Layla Smith (3 aces, 5 kills, 10 service points).JV: Argo won 25-17, 20-25, 25-14Arthur Christian def. Georgetown-Ridge Farm 21-25, 25-23, 27-25Georgetown-Ridge Farm (3-1 overall, 0-0...
Wednesday, September 3 results
Led by outside hitter Maryam Hussein, Oak Lawn improved to 6-2 with a straight-set win over Thornwood on Wednesday. Wednesday, September 3 results Benet Academy def. Metea Valley 25-5, 25-11Metea Valley (5-2 overall, 0-0 in the DuPage Valley Conference).Benet Academy (7-1 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Ellie Stiernagle (3 kills, 29 assists, 2 digs), Molly Welge (5 kills, 1 dig, 4 blocks), Brooklynn Brass (6 kills, 5 digs, 3 blocks), Lynney Tarnow (4 kills, 1 dig), Sophia Chinetti (1 kill, 1 block), Sophia Yousse...
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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...