Sophomore Dina DiSanto (8) had 8 kills in Benet Academy's 25-13. 26-24 victory over Downers Grove North Tuesday in Lisle. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Benet Academy’s Sophia Hattas was on varsity last season, but spent it rooted to the pines, so to say she was eager to get to play this season is an understatement. “I know I have big shoes to fill and I embrace that challenge,” Hattas said. “I want to keep competing for the spot that I want.” The 5-foot-3 Hattas is one of five backline playe...
Wednesday, September 9 results
Lockport setter Natalie Bochantin had 10 assists and 11 digs in the Porters' victory at Romeoville on Wednesday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, September 9 resultsBolingbrook def. Thornwood 25-14, 25-15Bolingbrook (7-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Angelia Robinson (7 kills, 1 block), Dareauna Smothers (4 kills), Ava Amachree (3 kills), Alaina Flynn (3 kills, 2 aces), Keira Swain (2 kills, 1 ace), Catherine Daniels (8 assists, 3 digs), Winter Dymbroski (4 assists), Ciana Cannon (2 digs). (Burlington) Centr...
Joliet West tests Marist’s mettle, but RedHawks pass test with flying colors
Joliet West junior Lexie Grevengoed (2) had 8 kills and 2 aces in the Tigers' 25-22, 25-15 loss to Marist Wednesday in Joliet. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Through the first nine matches of the season, no one came close to the Marist volleyball team. So when the RedHawks found themselves four points away from dropping their first set of the season, did they call a timeout? Nope. That proved to be the correct call for the top-ranked RedHawks. Outside hitter Taylor Berg led the way with 15 k...
Tuesday, September 8 results
Benet Academy (right) defeated St. Francis in a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference meeting Tuesday in Wheaton. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, September 8 results (Augusta) Southeastern def. (Monmouth) United 19-25, 25-19, 25-7(Augusta) Southeastern (7-0 overall, 0-0 in the West Central Conference): Kara Stephens (22 kills. 12 digs), Jaelynn VanBeck (33 assists), Morgan Simmons (15 digs), Tegan Rigg (15 digs). (Bartonville) Limestone def. Washington 25-20, 22-25, 25-20(Bartonville) Limestone (8-0 overall, 1-0 in the Mid-Illini Conf...
No. 3-ranked (Chatham) Glenwood’s 11 aces serve up a win over Bloomington
Virginia Tech recruit Morgan Wiezorek (20) kept Chatham Glenwood's offense clicking during a 25-17, 25-13 victory at Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Randy Sharer) By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comBLOOMINGTON — With four college recruits in a veteran lineup, Chatham Glenwood showed Tuesday why it’s a threat to reach the Class 3A state tournament.The Titans, ranked No. 3 by Illprepvb.com, stayed patient through competitive starts in both sets before using 11 aces to fuel a 25-17, 25-13 victory over Bloomington at the Robert Frank Spor...
Monday, September 7 results
Monday, September 7 results Champaign Central def. Danville 25-17, 25-21Champaign Central (5-4 overall, 12-0 in the Big Twelve Conference). Chillicothe IVC def. Peoria Notre Dame 25-18, 25-18Peoria Notre Dame (3-6 overall, 0-0 in the Big Twelve Conference): Lilly Dries (5 digs), Whitney Parks (5 assists), Lauren Leustek (5 kills), Delaney Rezac (1 ace), Kate Ament (6 assists), Kate Targos (4 kills).JV: Chillicothe IVC 11-25, 26-24, 15-7Frosh: Chillicothe IVC won 26-24, 19-25, 16-14(Downs) Tri-Valley def. Prairie Central 25-16, 25-18Prairie ...
