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...
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...
2025 Evergreen Park Invitational
Peggy Scholten Classic at Conant/Fremd
Quincy Notre Dame quad
Jacobs Tournament
Carbondale ‘Triple Crown’ Tournament
Saturday, August 30 results
Benet Academy's Brooklynn Brass goes over the block attempt of two St. Ignatius defenders in a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Mizuno Crimson Classic. Top-seeded Benet Academy squandered a 22-15 lead in the first set of its 29-27, 18-25, 15-10 loss to Lockport in the semifinals, eventually settling for third place. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, August 30 results Marist def. Lockport 29-27, 25-17 (championship)Marist (6-0 overall, 0-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Maggie Kurpeikis (6 kills, 2 bl...
Marist slips Lockport at Crimson Classic; Macs extend Metea win streak to four
Marist fought off three set points in the first set of its 29-27, 25-17 victory over Lockport to win the 2025 Mizuno Crimson Classic. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorMaybe Marist was a little surprised to see Lockport on the other side of the net when the RedHawks began warm-ups prior to the start of the championship game Saturday at the 2025 Mizuno Crimson Classic in Aurora.Maybe the RedHawks were caught a little off-guard.“We really didn't see them today,” said Marist coach Jordan Vidovic. “We didn’t even know...