Hutsyn Timosciek and Lockport defeated Lincoln-Way East to win the Autumn Knights tournament at Lincoln-Way Central. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Tell the truth. Did you see that one coming? Belleville East, which saw its bid for a Southwestern Conference title go by the board in a loss to Class 3A power Mascoutah on October 13, limped (?) into Autumnfest at Glenbard East last weekend with some hurt feelings and a No. 7 seed. The Lancers sprinted all the way back to Belleville after defeating No...
Belleville East shocks Mother McAuley; Lockport takes round two from L-W East
Belleville East defeated Benet Academy, Glenbard West and Mother McAuley on Saturday to win Autumnfest at Glenbard East. https://youtu.be/CBD8LnGqo00 By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor The first time Belleville East visited the suburbs of Chicago back in early September, the Lancers made quick work of the field at Hoffman Estates. But that was a walk among the daisies compared to the challenge presented this weekend by Autumnfest at Glenbard East. Belleville East met it anyway.The Lancers beat second-seeded Benet in their...
Saturday, October 17 results
Sandburg took down a slew of challengers to win the Maine West Tournament on Saturday. Saturday, October 17 resultsAt Glenbard EastBelleville East def. Mother McAuley 25-17, 15-25, 25-22 (championship)Mother McAuley (30-4 overall, 5-1 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red): Natalie DeMatteo (1 ace), Ava Calle (1 assist, 2 aces), Peyton Heatherly (37 assists, 3 kills), Jayce Prohaska (11 kills), Keira McQuillan (13 kills), Katelyn Beirne (1 block, 2 kills), Riley Wilson (4 kills, 2 blocks), Alyson Cahill (5 kills).Belleville East (2...
Massac County takes its show on the road some 360 miles to Blocktober Fest
Massac County, a Class 2A school from Metropolis, Illinos, is competing this weekend in Blocktober Fest at Plainfield Central. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Massac County is about 360 miles from home this weekend, and that’s the point. The Class 2A Patriots, from Metropolis in the far southern tip of the state, are playing in the Blocktober Fest tournament at Plainfield Central. That’s well north of anywhere the program has traveled before. Until now, its farthest trip north had been the Crossroads Classic in Effingham. Coa...
Friday, October 16 results
Friday, October 16 results Autumnfest Friday pool play results Yorkville def. Andrew 25-23, 25-16Marist def. Yorkville 25-15, 25-12Yorkville (18-11 overall, 5-3 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Charlie McCanless (2 aces, 26 assists), Morgan Perdue (5 kills, 2 blocks), Marciniak (4 kills), Audrey Knoll (4 kills), Ryleigh Springborn (4 kills), Megan Suggs (4 kills). Saturday brackets Friday's results Naperville North def. Moline 25-19, 25-18Naperville North def. Massac County 10-25, 25-...
Brynne Burkhart shakes off illness, helps Downers North ace Downers South test
Downers Grove North's Ellery Cabaj (14) recorded her 1,000th career assist in the Trojan's 25-12, 25-15 victory over crosstown rival Downers Grove South on Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comDowners Grove North outside hitter Brynne Burkhart has been feeling a bit under the weather lately. She even missed school on Wednesday. But the illness perhaps was a blessing in disguise. “Yesterday I was a bit sick, so today I wanted to make sure I was calm and not overworking myself,” Burkhart said. “So,...
Thursday, October 15 results
Nicole Liu (6) had 4 kills, 4 digs and an ace in Downers Grove North's 25-12, 25-15 victory over Downers Grove South on Thursday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, October 15 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Heritage 25-14, 25-15Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (30-3 overall, 8-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Brynlee Moore (2 aces, 7 digs), Morgan Casteel (2 kills, 12 assists, 1 dig), Annabelle Vanausdoll (1 kill, 1 ace, 7 assists, 8 digs), Bella Romine (11 kills, 3 solo blocks, 1 block assist, 3 digs), Ella Oye (1 kill)...
Wednesday, October 14 results
Wednesday, October 14 results Barrington def Wheeling 25-19, 25-15Barrington (22-7 overall, 10-0 in the Mid-Suburban East): Kalyn Brookbank (20 kills, 1 dig, 1 block), Maddie Black (4 kills), Alessandra Mirkovich (1 kill, 1 block), Eve Adler (20 assists, 10 digs), Toni Rojas (13 digs, 2 aces), Kinley Shinhoster (4 digs), Lexi Szlezak (3 kills, 2 digs, 1 ace), Anya Dunstan (1 kill, 1 block).Next up: After participating in Autumnfest this weekend, Barrington will host the MSL Championship game next Thursday. Barry Western def. Greenfi...
Plainfield Central Blocktober Fest
Tuesday, October 13 results
Tuesday, October 13 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Blue Ridge 25-9, 25-10Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (29-3 overall, 7-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Brynlee Moore (1 ace, 4 digs), Morgan Casteel (1 kill, 2 block assists, 9 assists, 1 dig), Annabelle Vanausdoll (1 kill, 1 ace, 9 assists, 3 digs), Bella Romine (8 kills, 1 ace, 1 solo block, 1 block assist, 3 digs), Ella Oye (2 aces, 4 digs), Leighton Poulos (2 digs), McKenna Blaudow (9 kills, 2 digs), Sophie Monts (6 digs), Addison Dixon (3 kills, 4 solo blocks, 1 blo...