Owen Bare (far left) watches Otis Yahn convert one of his sets into a kill during Glenbard West's run to the championship of Springfest at Glenbard East earlier this season. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorEach 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 Glenbard West’s 6-0 s...
Friday, May 9 results
Friday, May 9 results At Midwest Battle Tournament (Indianapolis) Marist def. Franklin Central (Indiana) 25-16, 25-19Marist def. Southport (Indiana) 25-19, 25-15Marist (27-1 overall, 7-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference).Lincoln-Way East def. Carmel (Indiana) 26-24, 25-17Lincoln-Way East (21-3 overall, 6-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference): Matt Muehlnickel(10 kills, 4 digs), Carter Geiger (5 kills), Madan Sundaram (9 digs).Cathedral (Indiana) def. Lincoln-Way East 25-19, 25-14Lincoln-Way East (21-4 overall, 6-0 in the So...
Oswego remembers fallen teammate, rides emotion past rival Oswego East
Oswego utilized Thursday's home game with rival Oswego East to raise money for the Sean Edward Fader Memorial Scholarship Fund. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Oswego boys’ volleyball team, its fans and the entire Oswego community remembered the all-too brief life and continuing legacy of Sean Edward Fader prior to Thursday’s home game between Oswego and Oswego East.Fader, a member of the Oswego volleyball team, was tragically killed in an automobile accident in the fall at the beginning of his senior year. The proceeds from Thursd...
Thursday, May 8 results
Greyson Covay (13) had 18 assists, 3 kills and 3 blocks in Oswego's victory Thursday over visiting Oswego East. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, May 8 results Barrington def. Conant 21-25, 25-15, 25-23Conant (16-6 overall, 5-3 in the Mid-Suburban West).Barrington (16-5 overall, 8-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Carson Skinner (24 assists, 5 digs, 2 aces, 1 block), Jimmy Lau (7 assists, 1 block), Sam Grozdic (11 kills, 2 digs), Oliver Halvey (6 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Matt Kravstov (16 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig, ...
Caught in a bad (b)romance, Homewood-Flossmoor gets stagnant against Stagg
Homewood-Flossmoor dropped a tough Southwest Suburban Conference match Tuesday at Stagg. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIt happens to every team at one time or another.You’re caught in a bad rotation and can’t get out.After a number of service errors contributed to a first-set loss, Homewood-Flossmoor opened the second set with another service error before finding itself stuck in a rotation from which it was unable to claw its way out.Stagg took advantage, building an 11-0 lead and cruising to a 25-21, 25-18 victory Tuesday in Palos H...
Ever-changing Michio Chicago/Illprepvb Boys Rankings welcomes two newcomers
Maine West (far court) broke into the rankings for the first time this season after going 5-0 to win the Geneva Invitational on Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“Change is the lone constant in the universe.”That quote is widely attributed to Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who embraced the philosophical concept of impermanence which suggests that everything is in a state of flux and nothing remains the same indefinitely. He might as well have been talking about the Illinois boys high school rankin...
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Glenbard West’s ‘D’ bests hosts at East; ‘Always ready’ Maine West wins at Geneva
Maine West's junior libero Aidan Vega digs a ball under the watchful eyes of teammate Ronan Cusack (8) Saturday at the Geneva Invitational. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comGlenbard West’s players enjoyed competing at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational on Saturday.You could even say they dug it. The Hilltoppers rode some great defensive play plus the hitting and serving of tournament MVP Charlie Clifford to a see-saw 24-26, 25-8, 25-20 victory over host Lincoln-Way East in the championship match.Even Lin...
Tuesday, May 6 results
Saif Ahktar (4) had 4 kills and 2 blocks in Lake Park's loss to Wheaton Warrenville South on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, May 6 results Benet Academy def. St. Viator 25-16, 25-19Benet Academy (20-6 overall, 4-1 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference): Reed Hefley (6 kills), Jacob Olejnik (5 kills), Aris Maurukas (4 kills).Bolingbrook def. Oswego East 25-16, 25-21Bolingbrook (23-5 overall, 6-0 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Trevor Wardlow (12 kills, 1 ace), Tavares Campbell (4 kills), Edison Ah-Yo (2 blocks), Mikey S...
Wednesday, May 7 results
Wednesday, May 7 resultsAndrew def. Willowbrook 12-25, 25-21, 25-21Willowbrook (4-23 overall, 2-3 in the West Suburban Gold): Andrew Schrader (15 assists, 2 digs), Ben Perry (20 receptions, 13 digs), Matt Ciesinski (11 kills, 1 ace, 21 receptions, 5 digs), Dean Romano (8 kills, 4 digs), Kamil Kurpacha (7 kills, 3 blocks), Sean Stramaglia (5 kills), Evan Kase (5 kills).Barrington def. Glenbrook South 27-25, 26-24Glenbrook South (16-11 overall, 4-2 in the Central Suburban South).Barrington (15-5 overall, 7-1 in the Mid-Suburban West): Barrington...