Vince Spadoni had les West Chicago to a share of the Upstate Eight East division title this spring. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Each week during the volleyball season, we announce an Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week. Coaches throughout Illinois are invited to nominate a player for their outstanding performance on and off the court. This week, the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week is West Chicago’s 6-6 outside hitter Vince Spadoni. West Chicago's Vince Spadoni Spadoni has 300 kills, 48 a...

West Chicago earned a piece of the Upstate Eight Conference East division title with its 25-23, 25-23 victory Thursday over Ridgewood. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comMarist star Christian Teresi put his own spin on the basic law of gravity on Thursday.Everything that goes up must come down, of course. But when Teresi puts the ball down, it sometimes goes back up, occasionally almost to the rafters.The Ohio State recruit did that at a key moment in the second set against host Glenbard West, smashing back-to-back sets from Jacob F...

Sports Performance competed in the COPA Internacional U18 Tournament in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during its recent trip to the South American country. The girls from Aurora went 7-0 to win the tournament. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comSports Performance athletes are no stranger to international travel.But Ellie Stiernagle, Haley Burgdorf and Faith Jordan stand out for their recent experiences.The trio took their third trip abroad in as many years when Sports Performance owner Troy Gilb put together a group of 16 players to compete ...

SPVB B18 Bravo went 12-0 to win the 18 Select division national championship at the AAU Boys National Volleyball Championships on Thursday. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Orlando, Florida – Five gold bracket appearances. Three medals. One national championship.It was a good day at the office for Sports Performance on the final day of Wave 1 at the AAU Boys National Volleyball Championships on Thursday.“We are upfront with all players on tryouts,” said SPVB boys program director and recruiting coordinator Stephen Hewitt. “If you pl...

Lyons Township junior Brody Lee-Caracci led his team to a regional title with 342 kills this spring. On the home page is Glenbard West's Charlie Clifford. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Sports Performance VBC/Illprepvb.com Boys A...

Glenbard West's Luke Bachman (5) beats the block of Plainfield South's Domonic Krejci (10) and Emilio Lagunes (7) by hitting down the line during the Hilltoppers' 25-17, 25-17 victory in the sectional championship match Tuesday at Hinsdale South. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWill Ashum is Sandburg’s enforcer.“With Will, it's his energy, his attitude,” said Sandburg’s 6-6 outside hitter Jeremiah Aro. “He doesn't take any (crap). If anyone is coming at you, he has your back.”Ashum's attitude was on display t...

Setter Easton Donausky (8) and Sandburg advanced to Tuesday's sectional championship match at Hinsdale Central with its win Saturday over Reavis. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comThe Sandburg boys' volleyball team underwent a change before this season with former assistant Madisen Babich taking over as head coach.How did that change the Eagles? “We have a new coaching staff and an entirely new culture,” said Sandburg outside hitter Jeremiah Aro said. “They held us accountable. We just shut up and worked.”Th...