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...
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, ...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...