DeKalb took DuPage Valley Conference-leading Naperville North to the limit Wednesday. but changing the culture at the smallest school in the conference does not include talk about moral victories. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorDeKalb’s volleyball records are a little shaky between 2017 and the time when Keith Foster arrived in 2024.In fact, according to the IHSA record books, they’re non-existent.Now, Foster is trying to help the Barbs write a few chapters worth remembering.Foster came to DeKalb after spending 14 season as head coach...
Wednesday, October 8 results
New Trier junior setter Nora Murdock and the Trevians host Deerfield Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, October 8 results Civic Memorial def. Alton Marquette 21-25, 25-23, 25-21Civic Memorial (13-7-2 overall, 2-5 in the Mississippi Valley Conference): Addison Jeffery (14 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace), Adi Pasley (8 assists, 1 dig), Olivia Monroe (6 kills, 2 aces, 5 digs), Kaitlyn Ogden (8 kills, 2 assists, 5 digs), Emersyn Olmsted (4 digs), Abby Breuckner (1 kill, 20 assists, 5 digs), Audrey Frankford (2 kills), Hunt (4 kills). Co...
Tuesday, October 7 results
After defeating Skutt Catholic to finish fifth at last weekend's ASICS Challenge, Cassidy Cage (23) and her Marist teammates continued their winning ways by defeating visiting Loyola Academy Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, October 7 results Barrington def. Hersey 16-25, 25-22, 25-23Barrington (16-10 overall, 6-1 in the Mid-Suburban East): Kalyn Brookbank (26 kills, 10 digs, 1 ace), Jaelyn Connole (3 kills, 5 assists, 16 digs, 1 block), Alessandra Mirkovich (3 kills, 1 block), Eve Adler (41 assists, 8 digs), Ella Krull (9 digs)...
Monday, October 6 results
Fresh off last weekend's second-place finish at the ASICS Challenge, Mother McAuley is scheduled to visit Downers Grove North on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). Monday, October 6 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Okaw Valley 25-12, 25-13Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (16-7 overall, 6-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (3 aces, 2 blocks, 9 digs), Morgan Casteel (1 dig, 5 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 aces, 3 digs, 11 assists), Summer Melton (7 kills), Bella Romine (7 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig), Leight...
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Three sets? Why not? These Fillies sure love themselves some extra volleyball
Junior Kalyn Brookbank had 15 kills, 1 block, 6 digs and 5 aces as Barrington defeated Wheaton Warrenville South, 23-25, 25-16, 25-18, Monday in Warrenville. It was Barrington's 13th three-set match this fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Stop by the concession stand. Pick up some popcorn, a slice of pizza and a cold drink. Talk to a few friends. Mingle in the hallway. Walk, don’t run, to the restroom. There’s no rush.Why?Because when Barrington plays volleyball, there’s a good chance that even if you mis...
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Marist rebounded from a tough three-set loss in the quarterfinals to finish fifth at last weekend's ASICS Challenge at Mother McAuley. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Congratulations to St. Charles North’s Haley Burgdorf. The 6-2 Penn State recruit has been named to the Under Armour All-American team and was set to receive her jersey prior to tonight’s game against visiting Benet Academy.The Under Armour All-American team is a group of top high school volleyball players selected to play in the Under Ar...
Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week Kendall Kozak puts team’s interests first
Minooka's Kendall Kozak (6) has been a weapon for the Indians as both a setter and an attacker. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Minooka setter/opposite hitter Kendall Kozak may not join the 1,000 kills-1,000 assists club for her career, but there’s no denying the contributions she has made to the Indians’ program since joining the varsity as a sophomore. Last week, the 5-10 senior registered her 1,000th career assist as Minooka defeated Romeoville, 25-15, 25-20, to remain atop the Southwest Prairi...