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...
Friday, August 29 results
Marist defeated Plainfield Central and Lincoln-Way West to advance to Saturday's Gold bracket of the Mizuno Crimson Classic hosted by Plainfield North at the Great Lakes Center in Aurora. Friday, August 29 results All matches played at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora Lockport def. Nazareth Academy 25-16, 25-18Lockport (2-0 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Bridget Ferriter (11 kills), Hutsyn Timosciek (8 kills), Natalie Bochantin (20 assists), Sara McGraw (3 aces)....
Tuesday, August 26 results
Peoria Christian defeated Farmington, 24-26, 25-20, 25-16, in its season opener Tuesday. Tuesday, August 26 results(Augusta) Southeastern def. Pittsfield 25-13. 25-12(Augusta) Southeastern (1-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens (13 kills, 3 blocks, 5 digs), Jaelynn VanBeck (17 assists), Tegan Rigg (5 kills), Morgan Wilcox (7 aces).Note: Tied at 10-10 in the second set, the Lady Suns manufactured a 15-2 run to close out the Saukees in straight sets. Benet Academy def. Oak Park-River Forest 23-25, 25-16, 25-13Benet ...
2025 Metea Valley/Oswego East Kickoff
Wednesday, August 27 results
Barrington won its season opener Wednesday by defeating visiting Stevenson, 25-23, 25-22. Wednesday, August 27 results Barrington def. Stevenson 25-23, 25-22Stevenson (1-1 overall, 0-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Abby Inman (7 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks, 7 digs), Ryler Bondad (9 assists, 6 digs), Jane Tan (7 assists, 4 digs) , Audri Linnane ( 6 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs), Maya Patryarcha (2 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs), Nomin Baterdene (1 kill, 1 ace, 2 blocks, 5 digs), Zuzanna Wal (4 digs), Alexa Karcz (3 k...
Making a jump in class, Timothy Christian proves it can still play with the big girls
A Class 2A semifinalist in 2024, Timothy Christian made its debut as a Class 3A school Monday against visiting York. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAfter reaching the Class 2A semifinals last year for the first time since 2015 and setting a school record for wins (35) behind Texas freshman and Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com all-state selection Abby Vander Wal, Timothy Christian finds itself reclassified Class 3A this season.Abby gone? 2A done?Who? Me worry?“We're super excited about it,” said Timothy Christian’s four-year starter an...
With her sister off to college, Stephens steps up as next leader for Southeastern
Junior Kara Stephens will step into the role of team leader for Augusta Southeastern, following in the footsteps of her older sister Amanda, now a freshman at Indiana University-Indianapolis. By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.com AUGUSTA – Kara Stephens finds herself in the middle of a very team-oriented sport, stepping into the somewhat solitary assignment of volleyball team leader. No matter what challenges arise during the next four months, the 5-foot-10 Augusta Southeastern High School junior middle blocker/setter can take comfo...
Pontiac Livingston County Tournament
Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb present ’25 preseason Class 1A rankings, previews
Tiny Scales Mound (enrollment: 66) hopes to tip the scales in its favor this fall behind (right to left) Lydia Connor, Ellaina Kostenbader, Campbell Hereau, Quinn Driscoll, Grace Behlke, Lila Anderson, Halle Wiegel, Jadyn Busch, Lialah Cramer and Lydia Behlke By Phil BrozynskiIllprpvb.com EditorSt. Francis, DePaul College Prep and St. Laurence? You’re movin’ on up. You, too, Breese Mater Dei and IC Catholic Prep. Did you enjoy your time in “success-factor” purgatory, Joliet Catholic and Nazareth Academy? How about Normal West? ...
