Richard Barwicki and Lane Tech broke the Public League's 32-year quartertfinal winless drought at the IHSA tournament last spring. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Putting together a preseason poll is part guesswork, part conjecture and part Ouija board.However, looking back at last year’s preseason pool, we did pick the final two teams – Marist and Glenbard West – correctly at Nos. 1-2. The rest of the poll? Eh.We did have IHSA quarterfinalists Lake Park and Wheaton Warrenville South in the top 10, San...
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Here is a list of teams that have qualified for USA Volleyball national championships
By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorHere is an updated list as of March 15, 2026, of the local teams that have qualified for the USA Volleyball Girls National Championships in the 15s-18s age groups. The 2026 USA Volleyball Girls 18s National Championship will be held in Reno, Nevada, on May 1-3, and the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior 14s-17s National Championship will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 25-July 3. USAV Girls 18s qualifiers (5) 18 Open1st Alliance 18 Gold (Bosto...
Looking at more of the boys HS teams getting ready for the 2026 IHSA season
Despite some key departures, Barrington coach Charlie Spry's Broncos will reload behind two of the top players in Illinois as they seek to defend their Mid-Suburban League and regional titles. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we continue our look at some of boys’ volleyball teams across Illinois. Illprepvb.com reached out multiple times to every coach in Illinois requesting information about their teams and the upcoming 2026 season. This preview reflects some of the responses we received.We thank those ...
Here’s a look at more of the boys HS teams preparing for the 2026 IHSA season
Aaron Grey (15) is one of three returning starters for Downers Grove North. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we continue our look at some of boys’ volleyball teams across Illinois. Illprepvb.com reaches out multiple times to every coach in Illinois requesting information about their teams and the upcoming 2026 season. This preview reflects some of the responses we received.We thank those coaches who responded for promoting boys volleyball in Illinois, and, more importantly, supporting their student-athlete...
Here are the latest Michio Chicago VBA /Illprepvb.com 2026 Girls Club Rankings
The qualifier season kicks into high gear for many Illinois girls club teams with the Mideast Qualifier next weekend in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor It’s time to do a little housekeeping and catch up with the girls club season (and did we ever have some catching up to do) before we dive headfirst into the Illinois boys high school season that started Monday.So, without further adieu, here are the latest Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girls Club Rankings: Michio Chicago VBA/Illpre...
Here’s a first look at some of the boys HS teams preparing for the ’26 IHSA season
Bolingbrook's Edison Ah-Yo (1), who led all Illinois freshmen in kills last season, returns as the Raiders make a run at a Sourhwest Prairie Conference title. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we begin our look at some of boys’ volleyball teams across Illinois. Illprepvb.com reaches out multiple times to every coach in Illinois requesting information about their teams and the upcoming 2026 season. This preview reflects some of the responses we received.We thank those coaches who responded for promoting boys...
SPVB 18 White’s Maggie Simon is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb Player of the Week
Setter Maggie Simon (66, far court middle) helped lead SPVB 18 White to the championship of the 18 Club division at last weekend's 2026 UA Bluegrass Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phi BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor The UA Bluegrass Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, brings together more than 100 teams from the Midwest, Southeast and as far away as California to the Kentucky Expo Center for a weekend of high-level volleyball competition.But no matter who is on the other side of the net, Maggie Simon and...
Michio Chicago 18 BlueSmoke is the ‘Ultimate’ fighter at regional championship
Michio Chicago 18 BlueSmoke completed a perfect weekend Sunday at the 2026 GLR Girls Regional Championships, claiming the tournament's 18 American bid to Reno with a 25-21, 14-25, 15-9 victory over Ultimate G18 Gold. https://youtu.be/aCsfmUBg2VA By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorTaking care of business.There will be no petition necessary from Michio Chicago 18 BlueSmoke to participate in the non-bid Patriot division at the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls 18s National Championship in Reno, Nevada, on April 23-25.After finishing third in t...