Cissna Park setter Mady Marcott (5) and the Timberwolves begin life without 2025 Player of the Year Addison Lucht. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe start of the Illinois girls high school volleyball season is just days away, and today, Illprepvb.com completes its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know about more of the teams ready...
Limestone seeking retribution? Wildcats are back (both of them); more previews
Alison Coyne (3), the niece of former US Olmpian Sean Rooney, will direct traffic at Wheaton Warrenville South this fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorOnly a few days remain before actual competition begins for Illinois girls high school volleyball teams, and as such, Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know ab...
Barrington mixes old, young, restless; Stevenson touts happy campers; more
Barrington's Kalyn Brookbank returns after producing 546 kills and 226 digs as a junior. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season is well into its second week of practice, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know about more of the teams ready to chase their dream...
Penn station-ary for Normal U-High; Burlington Central moves to 4A; more
(Burlington) Central participated in a team camp at Lewis University as it prepares for its move to Class 4A. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season is well into its second week of practice, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know about more of the teams ready to chase their dre...
Saints alive at Edward, Francis, Ignatius; tornado leaves T.F. South without power
Libero Tegan Vrbancic returns after helping to lead Prairie Ridge to the IHSA Class 3A semifinals in 2025. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season heads into its second week of practice, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know about more of the teams ready to ...
Can Columbia ovecome losses? Timothy, Massac Co., St. Viator and more previews
Senior Avery Tazelaar will join 6-1 Audrey Williams to form a formidable middle duo for Tiimothy Christian. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun in earnest with practice underway throughout the state, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know ...
More of the same for Mater Dei? Carmel makes leap to Class 4A; more previews
Joliet West junior Lexie Grevengoed (2) will be joined by lots of new faces when she takes the floor this season afer graduation claimed most ofthe team's starters from a year ago. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun in earnest with practice underway throughout the state, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois Stat...
Benet faces experience crunch; Mules hitch their wagon to Robbins; and more
Benet Academy's 6-1 setter/middle hitter Sophia Youssef (far court) is one of only two returning starters for the Redwings this fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun in earnest with practice underway throughout the state, and with it Illprepvb.com begins its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everyt...
Where are Illinois’ girls volleyball recruits in the Classes of ’27, ’28 and ’29 headed?
Barrington's Kalyn Brookbank, who led the state in kills last fall, is committed to the University of Minnesota. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Illprepvb.com is creating a list of the top players in Illinois in the Classes of 2026, 2027 and 2028 who have committed to a college or university to continue their volleyball careers. All coaches and club directors have been invited to provide the names of their players who should be on the list. The attached list features the names of players that have been submitted as of February 26, 2026.If you know ...
Durand, Morton, York in the spotlight as we begin our look at the 2026 H.S. season
Durand's Lola Robertson (back row, fourth from the left) was a member of select team of nine U17 players representing various LOVB clubs who competed against international youth national and club teams in Pula, Croatia, this summer., By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun with practice/tryouts today, and with it Illprepvb.com begins its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois...