Tri-Valley's Annabelle Bischoff (left) had 9 kills and 4 blocks in a 25-16, 25-13 victory at El Paso-Gridley on Wednesday. Attempting to block for the hosts are Harper Deckard (5) and Jaida Reed (right). (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comEL PASO — (Downs) Tri-Valley has spent decades trying to break through to the IHSA state finals. After Wednesday’s 25-16, 25-13 win over El Paso-Gridley, the Vikings look capable of finally getting there.Tri-Valley, ranked No. 10 in Class 2A by Illprepvb.com, dominated in every ...
Wednesday, September 30 results
Richmond-Burton's Dani Hopp recorded her 1,000th career kill Wednesday. Wednesday, September 30 resultsCissna Park def. St. Joseph-Ogden 16-25, 25-20, 27-25Cissna Park (11-9 overall, 4-2 in the Vermilion Valley Conference): Annika Stadeli (8 kills), Ava Henrichs (7 kills), Mady Marcott (13 assists), Ella Schluter (6 assists), Kendyl Neukomm (16 digs).Crystal Lake Central def. Grayslake Central 25-19, 25-16Crystal Lake Central (10-14 overall, 4-7 in the Fox Valley Conference): Jordyn Johnson (10 kills, 7 digs), Charlotte O'Holloran (6 kills,...
Marist gets first regular-season victory over Benet Academy since 2022 season
Summer Shaw (14) had 4 kills and 4 blocks for Marist on Tuesday in a 25-20, 25-21 victory over Benet Academy, a team the RedHawks had not beaten in the regular season since 2022. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Coming off a grueling part of its schedule, which included a trip to a top national tournament in Las Vegas and a victory over Indiana's top-ranked team, Carroll, last Thursday, all the Marist volleyball team had to do on Tuesday was face Benet Academy in a rematch of the past two IHSA Class 4A...
Tuesday, September 29 results
Kyla Mitchell had 9 klls and a block in Lockport's 25-20, 25-15 victory over Bradley-Bourbonnais on Tuesday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, September 29 resultsAddison Trail def. Leyden 25-20, 25-17Leyden (2-16 overall, 0-4 in the West Suburban Gold): Maya Delgado (4 kills, 1 dig), Bethany Mancha (3 kills), Maria Samolyk (1 kill, 4 aces), Kasia Wadolkowski (9 assists).Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Tri-County 25-10, 25-16Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (16-1 overall, 5-0 in Lincoln Prairie Conference): Bella Romine (8 kills, 2...
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Monday, September 28 results
Monday, September 28 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood-Hammond def. Monticello 25-13, 22-25, 25-12Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (15-1 overall, 4-0 in Lincoln Prairie Conference): McKenna Blaudow (13 kills, 1 block, 1 dig), Bella Romine (12 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig), Addison Dixon (7 kills, 3 blocks), Leighton Poulos (4 kills, 1 ace, 7 digs), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 kills, 12 digs, 17 assists), Sophie Monts (1 kill, 1 ace, 5 digs, 1 assist), Morgan Casteel (1 ace, 2 blocks, 5 digs, 17 assists), Brynlee Moore (8 digs, 1 assist).JV: Monticello w...
Ultimate Player of the Week Peyton Zeidler shines in the biggest moments
Rochester's Peytpn Zeidler (center) broke the 1,000-kill mark for her career in a victory over Williamsville earlier this season. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Last year, Rochester’s first in Class 2A after spending the previous 17 years in Class 3A, did not end exactly how the Rockets had hoped. Rochester was denied its first trip to Redbird Arena since the 2006 team advanced to the Class A quarterfinals by eventual Class 2A champion Columbia, 25-16, 25-22, in the supersectional at Vandalia.But there may be no denying th...
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Niles West’s Maddie Pukal, a cancer survivor, inspires others to never give up
Niles West's libero/defensive specialist Maddie Pukal (5) endured nearly three years of treatment as a young child after being diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Niles West’s Maddie Pukal is like a ray of sunshine on and off the court. The 5-foot-4 senior defensive specialist displays a warm disposition regardless of whether the Wolves are winning or losing. “She’s a great girl,” said Niles West coach Stacy Roth. “She’s nice, she’s kind, she’s a great teammate. “She always chee...
Saturday, September 26 results
Naperville North went 4-1 to win the Hersey invite Saturday. Saturday, September 26 results At Crown Point (Indiana) Benet Academy def. Lake Central (Ind.) 25-23, 25-20Benet Academy (16-4 overall, 4-0 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference).Lake Central (Ind.) (13-8 overall, 8-2 in the Duneland Conference). (Ft. Wayne, Ind.) Homestead def. Benet Academy 22-25, 25-12, 15-9Benet Academy (16-5 overall, 4-0 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference).Homestead (14-5 overall). At Champaign Central Rochester defeated St. Ignatius...