Marist is competing this weekend in the Durango Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada, looking to improve on last year's 11th-place finish in the 64-team tournament. Friday, September 19 results Non-tournament Newark def. Depue 25-2, 25-3Newark (15-3 overall, 4-0 in the Little Ten Conference): Taylor Jeffers (15 aces, 5 assists), Heather Buhle (9 kills), Sadie Pottinger (3 digs). JV: Newark won 25-7, 25-8 Next up: Newark hosts Somonauk at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.Peoria Christian def. (Varna) Midland 11-25, 25-20, 25-14Peoria Christia...
Freshman Ella Horn, Joliet Catholic stun previously unbeaten Providence Catholic
Joliet Catholic, which celebrated after defeating Marian Catholic on Tuesday, followed up that effort by stunning Providence Catholic on Thursday. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comElla Horn loves a challenge. The freshman outside hitter certainly was up to the challenge against a ranked team. Horn had a team-high 8 kills, but half of those came down the stretch of the third set as Joliet Catholic surprised previously undefeated Providence Catholic, 19-25, 25-23, 25-19, Thursday in Joliet.“Oh yeah, I'm a competitor, so I love a challe...
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Starting over? Eureka rebuild stays on pace with victory over (Minonk) Fieldcrest
Eureka High School turned back visiting Minonk Fieldcrest, 25-20, 25-13, with help from Ellie Payne (13), Leah Sears (5), and Isabelle Axelson (7) on Tuesday. (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy Sharer Special to Illprepvb.comEUREKA – The Eureka volleyball team graduated five seniors from last year’s 27-8 squad, but the program's winning tradition remained.That much was clear during a 25-20, 25-13 win over visiting (Minonk) Fieldcrest on Tuesday that lifted the Class 2A Hornets to 14-3 overall and 4-0 in the Heart of Illinois Conference.“I ...
Thursday, September 18 results
Thursday, September 18 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Cerro Gordo/Bement 25-13, 25-12Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (11-2 overall, 3-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (2 aces, 12 digs), Morgan Casteel (1 dig, 4 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 aces, 5 digs, 14 assists), Brynlee Moore (1 ace, 3 digs), Summer Melton (3 kills, 1 block), Bella Romine (4 kills, 3 blocks, 1 dig), McKenna Blaudow (5 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Sophie Mounts (1 ace, 3 digs), Addison Dixon (1 kill), Savannah Butcher (4 kills).Athe...
Wednesday, September 17 results
Lockport middle blocker Sara McGraw and the Porters fell to visiting Joliet West Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, September 17 results (Augusta) Southeastern def. Lewistown 25-16, 25-21(Augusta) Southeastern (10-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens (10 kills, 9 digs, 3 aces, 2 blocks), Kenzie Griswold (12 kills, 3 digs), Jaelynn VanBeck (23 assists, 3 digs).Bloomington Central Catholic def. Champaign Central 25-11, 25-18Bloomington Central Catholic (12-3 overall, 0-0 in the Illini Prairie Conference)...
Tuesday, September 16 results
Fresh off its championship at last weekend's Downers Grove South invite, Oak Park-River Forest (far court) defeated Hinsdale Central on Tuesday to remain unbeaten in the West Suburban Silver. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, September 16 results Armstrong def. (Fithian) Oakwood 28-26, 25-15(Fithian) Oakwood (2-7 overall, 0-2 in the Vermilion Valley Conference): Ainsley Lyons (4 kills), Emma Koontz (3 kills, 2 blocks), Sophia Hart (11 digs), Ashtyn Dailey (8 assists).Next up: Oakwood travels to Watseka on Thursday.Arthur Lovington-Atwood ...
Monday, September 15 results
After finishing third at its own tournament last weekend, Downers Grove South returns to West Suburban Gold play Tuesday when the Mustangs host Leyden. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, September 15 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Tri-County 25-23, 25-16Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (9-2 overall, 1-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (10 digs, 1 assist), Morgan Casteel (1 dig, 10 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 aces, 1 kill, 3 digs, 13 assists), Brynlee Moore (1 ace, 1 dig), Summer Melton (5 kills, 1 ...
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DePaul College Prep and St. Ignatius went outdoors and under the lights on Saturday, September 6, DePaul eeked out a 27-25, 30-28 victory. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIf you’re looking for the latest trends, you probably wouldn’t go to Nebraska, which is best known for being the birthplace of Arbor Day, hosting the Sandhills Crane migration, and being the home of innovations like the Vice Grip wrench and the Enola Gay.But Nebraska did give us something totally new recently – indoor volleyball played outdoors – when mo...