Friday, October 24 resultsGlenbard West def. Stevenson 25-21, 25-23Stevenson (22-12 overall, 6-1 in the North Suburban Conference): Abby Inman (7 kills, 2 aces, 10 digs), Ryler Bondad (9 assists, 2 aces, 8 digs), Jane Tan (7 assists, 4 digs), Audri Linnane (2 kills, 1 block, 3 digs), Maya Patryarcha (3 kills, 1 block), Cate Taborek (2 kills, 1 block), Nomin Baterdene (9 kills, 1 ace, 12 digs), Lexi Randle EL (2 aces,12 digs, 4 assists). Oak Lawn def. Bloom 25-13, 25-15Oak Lawn (22-9 overall, 9-4 in the South Suburban Conference): Maryam Hussei...
Thursday, October 23 results
Mid-Suburban East Player of the Year Kalyn Brookbank (5) had 15 kills to lead Barrington to a 25-16, 25-22 victory over Palatine in the Mid-Suburban League championship game Thursday in Palatine. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, October 23 results Armstrong-Potomac def. Georgetown-Ridge Farm 25-18, 25-17Georgetown-Ridge Farm (19-8 overall, 8-4 in the Vermilion Valley Conference): Rubyrae Fraser Soule (14 assists, 7 digs), Milee Ellis (4 kills, 1 ace 3 digs), Katie Wersich (2 kills, 1 block), Sophia Loucks (4 kills, 6 digs, 1 ace), Madi...
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Looking for a darkhorse in the upcoming IHSA state tournament? Here’s 12 of them
Lincoln-Way East, which has yet to see Indiana recruit Alaina Pollard on the court, served notice that it is still a team with which to reckon in the IHSA tournament with its win over Lockport on October 14. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorLyons Township in 1989. Quincy Notre Dame in 1998. Mt. Pulaski in 2007. Chicago Christian in 2010. St. Francis in 2022.What did they have in common?They were all double-digit losers who won state championships.Today, we look at 12 teams that are not ranked. With an e...
Wednesday, October 22 results
Nora Benjamins (13) and Downers Grove North defeated York to finish 5-1 in the West Suburban SilverConference on Wednesday Wednesday, October 22 resultsAlthoff Catholic def. Gibault Catholic 25-11, 25-8Benet Academy def. Loyola Academy 25-15, 25-18Loyola Academy (19-15 overall, 4-2 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference): Audrina Harvey (9 kills, 3 blocks), Kaelyn Pasma (6 kills, 2 aces), Lauren A'Hearn (3 kills), Allison Kilroy (11 assists), Grace Mikal (4 assists), Alexa Campbell (10 digs).Next up: Loyola Academy travels to Montini o...
Tuesday, October 21 results
Washington's four seniors were recognized prior to the Panthers' home game Tuesday versus Canton Tuesday. October 21 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Unity Christian 22-25, 25-21, 26-24Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (23-9 overall, 10-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (1 kill, 15 digs, 3 assists), Morgan Casteel (2 aces, 4 digs, 12 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 aces, 1 block, 7 digs, 13 assists), Brynlee Moore (3 digs), Summer Melton (8 kills, 2 blocks, 4 digs), Bella Romine (6 kills, 2 block...
Monday, October 20 results
Loyola Academy celebrated its four seniors -- (from right) Brea Payne, Eva Madigan, Alexa Campbell and Lainey Ryczek -- during pregame ceremonies Monday. Monday, October 20 results Armstrong def. Georgetown-Ridge Farm 25-20, 25-21Athens def. Ilini Bluffs 25-18, 25-27, 25-13Athens (27-7 overall, 10-2 in the Sangamo Conference).Illini Bluffs (22-3 overall, 8-1 in the Inter-County Athletic Conference).(Augusta) Southeastern def. West Hancock 28-26. 25-19(Augusta) Southeastern (29-5 overall, 4-1 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens...
Oops! She did it again. Brass named Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week
Benet Academy's Brooklynne Brass (5) was named MVP of Autumnfest at Glenbard East after leading the Redwings to the tournament championship. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorBenet Academy’s Brooklynne Brass may not catch former teammate Aniya Warren, whose impressive list of individual hardware included five tournament Most Valuable Player awards, but at least she’s making sure the MVP plaques stay in Lisle.Brass was named the MVP of Autumnfest at Glenbard East last weekend after leading Benet Academy to the ...
There’s a change at the top of Class 4A in this week’s Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb rankings
Benet Academy middle hitter Lynney Tarnow (12) and the Redwings took over the No. 1 spot in Class 4A of this week's Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girl;s H.S. Rankings. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor There’s a new No. 1 in Class 4A after Benet Academy (31-2) defeated Marist and Mother McAuley in a span of five days last week to leapfrog the pair after sitting at No. 3 for most of the regular season. Otherwise, not much is expected to change between now and the start of the postseason next Tuesday.May...
Benet wraps up “rivalry week” by beating McAuley for Autumnfest championship
Mother McAuley sophomore outside hitter Keira McQuillan (10) hits past a pair of Huntley defenders during the Mighty Macs' 25-11, 25-14 quarterfinal victory Saturday at Autumnfest. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorRivalry week.“That’s what we called it,” said Benet Academy’s 6-2 setter Ellie Stiernagle.This week, Benet Academy faced the two teams that had beaten the Redwings in the last two IHSA Class 4A championship games – Marist (2024) and Mother McAuley (2023).Benet seniors Stiernagle, Lynney Tarnow and Soph...