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, ...

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...

Tuesday, September 2 results

Massac County's Hannah Edwards registered her 2,000th career assist Tuesday, but Edwards County spoiled the party by defeating the Patriots in straight sets. Tuesday, September 2 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Chrisman 25-13, 25-20Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (3-0 overall, 0-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (2 aces, 9 digs, 1 assist), Morgan Casteel (2 digs, 11 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 aces, 2 kills, 4 digs, 13 assists), Brynlee Moore (5 digs), Bella Romine (8 kills, 2 digs), Leighto...

Monday, September 1 results

Monday, September 1 results Auburn def. Hillsboro 25-19, 25-18Bloomington Central Catholic def. Heyworth 25-11, 25-16Bloomington Central Catholic (4-0 overall, 0-0 in the Illini Prairie Conference): Aubrey Fair (10 kills), Josie Certa (15 assists, 5 aces), Kampbell Niepagen (10 digs). Cuba/Spoon River Valley def. Farmington 25-23, 25-15Cuba/Spoon River Valley (1-1 overall, 0-0 in the Prairieland Conference).Farmington (0-3 overall, 0-0 in the Prairieland Conference).Morton def. Tremont 25-17, 25-15Morton (3-0 overall, 0-0 in the Mid-Illi...

Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week Savanah Weathers rises above the rest

Marist's Savanah Weathers (10) was named the MVP of the 32-team 2025 Mizuno Crimson Classic last weekend at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorSavanah Weathers doesn’t remember being the MVP of anything during her volleyball career.“Maybe in grade school,” she said.Weathers certainly won’t forget her most recent accolade, however – being named the MVP of the 32-team Mizuno Crimson Classic last weekend at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora.Weathers led Marist...

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...

Benet Academy looks to get acquainted, Lincoln-Way East looking to get healthy

Benet Academy seniors Lynney Tarnow (12) and Ellie Stiernagle (11) are still getting to know their new teammates after graduation claimed 10 players off last year's Class 4A runner-up. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorBenet Academy is looking to get better acquainted. Lincoln-Way East is just looking to get healthy.The two teams met Tuesday in Lisle, and although the Redwings won, 25-17, 25-14, the result was almost secondary to the process.“It’s still really early, and we’re still trying to get to know each othe...