Taft has been one of the more successful programs in the city in recent years and is looking to join a JV tournament this spring. Taft is looking for an opening in a boys JV tournament on March 28, April 4, April 18 or May 2, 2026. If you have an opening or know of one, please contact Taft head JV boys volleyball coach Payton Litney at plitney@cps.edu. ...
Illini Elite 18 Cardinal’s Aubrey Fair is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week
Aubrey Fair (5) helped lead Bloomington Central Catholic ti a runner-up finish in the IHSA Class 2A tournament last fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe boys’ and girls’ club seasons are in full swing, and this week we continue our “Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week” series.The Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week recognizes those athletes whose performance on the court elevated their team through their exceptional play during a given week, often leading to significant victories or ...
News and notes from the Windy City Power League 17/18 Open league event
Aubrey Martinez (35) leads 1st Alliance 17 Gold out of the huddle during their victory over 1st Alliance 17 Black in Power League play Sunday in Cicero. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIn the celebrated words of ‘60s American rock legends Blues Magoos off their Psychedelic Lollipop debut album, “One day you're up, and the next day you're down.”Or in the case of Illini Elite 18 Cardinal, just the opposite.Twenty-four hours after losing 25-17, 25-18, to 1st Alliance 17 Gold in a Bracket A semifinal of the 17/18 Open division of the Windy...