Downers Grove South coach Madisen Babich ran players in and out during the second set of the Mustangs' match Tuesday at Willowbrook, giving her bench extensive playing time in her team's 25-10, 25-18 sweep. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorDowners Grove South coach Madisen Babich looked down her bench after the first set of Tuesday’s game with Willowbrook in Villa Park and knew what she had to do.“These girls are teenagers,” Babich said. “They're full of emotion. So, when you beat a team 25-10 and you look down...
Wednesday, October 1 results
Downers Grove South junior setter Niya Mincheva (1) had 7 assists and 2 kills in the Mustangs' 25-10, 25-18 win at Willowbrook on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, October 1 results (Augusta) Southeastern def. Macomb 25-22, 25-15(Augusta) Southeastern (16-3 overall, 4-1 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens (16 kills, 2 assists, 5 digs, 3 blocks), Tegan Rigg (6 kills, 5 digs), Jaelynn VanBeck (14 assists, 6 digs). Benet Academy def. Naperville North 25-12, 25-11Benet Academy (22-2 overall, 3-0 in the East Suburban...
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Ellie Stiernagle and Benet Academy, who had their 17-match win streak snapped by Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Indiana), 25-13, 25-23, Saturday at the Crown Point, Indiana, tournament, will host Skutt Catholic (Omaha, Nebraska) on Thursday before the girls from the Cornhusker state compete in the ASICS Challenge at Mother McAuley. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe IHSA finally released its sectional assignments for the girls state tournament late last week.Here are some interesting notes and personal...
Tuesday, September 30 results
Normal U-High improved to 17-4 overall and 7-0 in the Central State Eight Conference with its win over (Decatur) Eisenhower on Tuesday. Tuesday, September 30 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Tri-County 25-4, 25-9Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (13-3 overall, 5-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Karaline Vanausdoll (2 aces, 5 digs, 1 assist), Morgan Casteel (7 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (4 aces, 1 block, 3 digs, 8 assists), Brynlee Moore (2 aces, 5 digs), Summer Melton (5 kills), Bella Romine (6 kills, 1 block), Sophi...
Monday, September 29 results
After suffering a pair of losses last weekend at the (Dubuque. Iowa) Hempstead tournament -- its first -- Galena will try to get back to its winning ways Tuesday against River Ridge. Monday, September 29 results Carmi-White County def. Wayne City 25-12, 25-19Carmi-White County (24-2 overall, 3-0 in the Black Diamond East).Downers Grove South def. Plainfield Central 25-19, 25-16Plainfield Central (3-13 overall, 1-2 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Alyssa Ignasek (4 kills, 5 assists), Bella Rickets (6 digs), Arianna Rivera (3 aces).Du...
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Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week Kolby Ross leading Griffins’ resurgence
Even as a freshman last season, Kolby Ross (7) was making an impact for a team that went 32-6, went unbeaten in the Southwest Suburban Conference and advanced to a Class 4A sectional semifinal before losing to eventual IHSA champion Marist. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThis is hardly the season Lincoln-Way East coach Sean Burns envisioned in early August.Expected to feature two of the top outside hitters in Illinois – Indiana recruit Alaina Pollard and 5-9 sophomore Kolby Ross – the Griffins were pick...