Benet Academy libero Claire Weathers is helping the Redwings navgate their rugged schedule while sophomore setter Claire Rooney recovers from a thumb injury that is expected to keep her out until late October. (File photo by Dave Ruggles). By Phil BrozynskiIllprepb.com EditorTwo weeks on the books, and there are some changes in the Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Girls High School rankings – some for the better, some for the worse. But for the teams ranked No. 1 in their respective classes – Marist, (Bartonville) Limestone, Roches...
Belleville East all smiles after the miles; Glenbard West pastes panicky Barrington
Belleville East plans to reward itself following its championship Saturday at the Hoffman Estates Hawk Invitational with a visit to Wrigley Field Sunday for a college volleyball doubleheader. By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.com Veteran setter Abi Monroe and her Belleville East teammates traveled a long distance this weekend.Only time will tell, but they believe it will help them get to where they want to go in the long run.The Lancers made the five-hour bus ride up Interstate 55 to compete in the Hoffman Estates Hawk Invitational th...
Saturday, September 5 results
Kalyn Brookbank had 13 kills but it was not enough to save Barrington in a 25-18, 25-18 loss to Glenbard West in the championship game Saturday at Jacobs. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Saturday, September 5 results At Jacobs Glenbard West def. Barrington 25-18, 25-18Glenbard West (11-1 overall, 0-1 in the West Suburban Silver): Elin Ohlander (3 aces), Madi Ash (4 kills), Adria Timpone (4 kills, 1 ace), Aba Lubas (1 ace), Cara Herbert (14 assists, 2 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace), Ella Rowe (7 kills, 2 bocks), Farryn Burridge (2 kills, 1 bloc...
Friday, September 4 results
Friday, September 4 results River Valley Christian def. St. Edward 25- 23, 25-10River Valley Christian (4-4 overall, 0-0 in the Northeastern Athletic Conference): Karis Meeker (8 aces, 6 kills, 1 block, 6 digs), Jessica Vambute (4 aces, 7 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs).JV: River Valley Christian won in 3 sets Stevenson def. Niles North 25-22, 25-14Stevenson (7-2 overall, 0-0 in the North Suburban Conference): Abby Inman (12 kills, 3 aces, 2 blocks, 7 digs), Lydia Fakhoury (2 kills) Cate Taborek (3 aces, 3 kills, 2 blocks), Audri Linnane ( 4 ki...
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Kemps sheds her temps role to help Mother McAuley beat Lincoln-Way East
Sophomore Chyla Jukes (20) had 4 kills and 2 blocks to help Mother McAuley defeat Lincoln-Way East Thursday in Frankfort. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com With 15 players back from last season's team, Mother McAuley has a lot of depth. That depth had to come into play right away this season. Katelyn Beirne, a starting junior outside hitter for the Mighty Macs, went out with a dislocated kneecap after running into the net support pole in a victory over Montini on Tuesday. She is expected to miss ...
Thursday, September 3 results
Emma Consigny had 5 digs and 2 aces in Lockport's win over Plainfield East on Thursday.(File photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, September 3 results Abingdon-Avon def. Farmington 25-23, 25-16Farmington (0-9 overall, 0-0 in the Prairieland Conference): Lynsey Shriber (8 kills), Sydney Nannen (2 blocks), Kaitlynn McGee (12 assists), Ella Essex (1 ace), Claire Price (9 digs). Andrew def. Joliet Central 25-20, 25-17Joliet Central (1-2 overall, 0-0 in the Southwest Prairie Conference).Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. (Decatur) St. Teresa ...
Downers South turns up the heat, but Glenbard West thrives under the pressure
Downers Grove South's Jennifer Curran (14) had 8 kills, but it wasn't enough as Glenbard West coralled the Mustangs Wednesday in Downers Grove, (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comDowners Grove South turned up the heat, but Glenbard West refused to be fried.Cara Herbert made sure of that. The veteran setter kept the Hilltoppers even-keeled during seesaw second set which saw 17 ties.“Our big motto is ‘Pressure is a Privilege,’ so we kind of used that motto to stay calm,” Herbert said. “That helped us in thos...