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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...
Lyons Township boys seek triangular meet
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...
Friday, September 25 results
Friday, September 25 (Breese) Mater Dei def. (St. Louis) Incarnate Word 20-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-22(Breese) Mater Dei (14-1 overall). Newark def. (Big Rock) Crossroads Christian 25-14, 25-13Newark (18-4 overall, 5-1 in the Little Ten Conference): Zoey Carlson (6 kills, 2 blocks), Rylie Carlson (6 kills, 6 aces, 5 digs), Taylor Jeffers (9 assists), Ella Bromeland (6 assists).JV: Newark wonFreshman: Newark wonNext up: Newark hosts Gardner-South Wilmington on Monday. Timothy Christian def. Illiana Christian 25-19, 25-18Timothy Christian (...
Thursday, September 24 results
Mother McAuley coach Jen DeJarld watched her team rebound from Tuesday's loss at Benet Academy wth a 25-20, 25-19 victory over visiting Downers Grove North on Thursday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, September 24 Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Okaw Valley 25-7, 25-7Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (14-1 overall, 4-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Bella Romine (14 kills, 1 block), McKenna Blaudow (10 kills, 1 block), Annabelle Vanausdoll (1 kill, 5 digs, 18 assists), Brynlee Moore (5 aces, 5 digs), Sophie Monts (1 kill,...
The day is just beginning when practice ends for this sheep-raising ‘Farm Girl’
Monmouth-Roseville junior middle blocker/rightside hitter Mallory Corzatt said one of her favorite things about competing in livestock shows is the opportunity to get together with people from different states. By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comMONMOUTH — By the time most high school athletes have finished practice and settled in for the evening, Mallory Corzatt is often just beginning another shift.The Monmouth-Roseville junior volleyball player heads home to a sheep farm about 12 miles south of Monmouth. There, buckets need carrying,...
