New Trier traveled to Barrington on Wednesday and fell to the hosts, 25-15, 25-20. (Photo by Rob Lange) Wednesday, April 8 results Barrington def. New Trier 25-15, 25-20New Trier (1-2 overall, 0-0 in the Central Suburban South): Colin Kim (6 assists), Aiden Kang (1 kill), Sean Sheppach (3 assists), Graham Haupt (1 kill), Sebastian Mundzic (2 kills), Michael Ryan (1 kill, 2 blocks), Trevor Chung (1 assist, 3 digs), Nathaniel Potterfield (3 kills, 1 ace), Keefer Baxter (4 kills), Charlie Logue (1 kill).Barrington (6-2 overall, 1-0 in the M...
Glenbard West rides momentum swings to a win over York in battle of unbeatens
Glenbard West defeated York in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division opener for both teams Tuesday in Elmhurst. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor In a match with more swings than a park district playground, Glenbard West was the swingingest. Six-foot-3 sophomore Chris Cudzilo had 11 kills and 6 digs, 6-5 sophomore middle hitter Jack Belda added 9 kills and a block, and 5-10 setter Andrew Fanella had 18 assists, 7 digs and an ace as the Hilltoppers handed York its first loss of the season, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, in both teams’...
Here are the most recent Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys H.S. Rankings
Bolingbrook libero Ryan Saravia (11) reaches to make a dig in the Raiders' victory over the hosts at Saturday's West Aurora invitational. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Ch-ch-ch-changes. There’s plenty of them in the latest Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Boys H.S. Rankings. Play your way in. Play your way out. Shuffling at the top. Juggling at the bottom. But some things never change. Like the IHSA awarding a team a virtual bye in their sectional assignments. Yes, it’s good to be the king. At...
Tuesday, April 7 results
York saw its season-opening win streak end at seven with a 25-20, 21-25, 25-23 loss to Glenbard West Tuesday in Elmhurst. Tuesday, April 7 results Bolingbrook def. Lockport 25-19, 21-25, 25-23Bolingbrook (10-3 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Edison Ah-Yo (17 kills, 1 assist, 2 aces, 12 digs, 2 blocks), Dom Pietruszewski (5 kills, 15 assists, 1 ace, 7 digs, 2 blocks), Daniel Kaduthodil (4 kills, 18 assists, 1 ace, 8 digs, 1 block), Aiden Wickert (8 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 5 digs, 2 blocks), Dylan Barrera (4 kills, 2 dig...
Glenbard East Springfest
Monday, April 6 results
Monday, April 6 results Barrington def. Prospect 25-16, 25-18Prospect (1-5 overall, 0-1 in the Mid-Suburban West).Barrington (5-2 overall, 1-0 in the Mid-Suburban West): Matt Kravstov (9 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks, 1 dig), Denis Kukovski (3 kills, 1 block, 3 digs), Garrett Rohlwing (3 kills, 1 block), Robert Jensen (3 kills, 1 assist, 3 digs), Darius Voth (1 kill, 14 assists), John Kane (2 aces, 3 digs), Julien Vargas (1 block, 2 digs). Belleville Althoff def. Granite City 25-18, 25-21Belleville Althoff (8-2 overall, 0-0 in the Gateway Metr...
Saturday, April 4 tournament results
Bolingbrook's Dylan Barrera (15) and Daniel Kaduthodil (12) rise up to deny West Aurora's Jesus Galvan during the championship match Saturday at West Aurora. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, April 4 results At Conant Taft def. Conant 25-21, 22-25, 15-11 (championship)Taft (9-3 overall, 1-0 in the Chicago Public League Gold): Cameron Tutera (4 kills, 1 ace), Dmytro Karpets (2 kills, 1 block), Jackson Prock (6 aces), Nicholas Pasala (9 kills, 1 block), Ruel Ramirez (21 assists, 2 kills), Nathan Vancil (7 kills, 1 block, 1 ace), Milos I...
Warren Blue Devils Invitational
Nicolas Pasala, Taft Eagles soar past field, host Cougars to win Conant tournament
The Taft Eagles out of the Chicago Public League defeated the host Cougars to win the Conant tournament Saturday in Hoffman Estates. https://youtu.be/zq00wxzB2o0 By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Someone asked Taft’s junior standout outside hitter Nicolas Pasala if his arm was a little worse for wear after playing five games in one day Saturday. “Kind of,” he said. “Wow. That game was insane.” Sore arm or no, Conant coach Drewann Reibel was impressed. “Number seven (Pasala) hurt us,” she said. “He’s a good player.”Pa...
The wait continues for Top Notch 17s, but VC United’s second chance reaps USA bid
Top Notch 17U Elite fell just short in its bid to qualify for nationals at this weekend's 2026 adidas Windy City National Qualifier 11-17s at McCormick Place. https://youtu.be/Oxgv2nX6JsI By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorTop Notch 17U Elite will have to wait another week, but the wait is over for VC United 171 Elite.Top Notch 17U Elite and VC United 171 Elite were among the hundreds of teams that converged on McCormick Place this weekend for the 2026 adidas Windy City National Qualifier 11-17s.Both were among teams either seeking ...