Saturday, September 19 ...
Massac County ‘Superman Slam’
Ella Horn, Maggie Tibbot help Joliet Catholic upset Providence Catholic, again
Providence Catholic coach Lee Rucinski probably had a lot to say to his team after they lost to Joliet Catholic for the second consecutive season. On the home page, Joliet Catholic's five seniors, including setter Maggie Tibbot (6), enjoyed the ride as the Angels' upset of the Celtics in Frankfort on Thursday. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com As a freshman last year, Ella Horn helped Joliet Catholic upset Providence Catholic. Now, playing a new position as a sophomore, she helped the Angels do it again. Horn combined with s...
Thursday, September 17 results
St. Francis (left) hosted Glenbard West on Thursday, falling 25-16, 25-11. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Thursday, September 17 results Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Cerro Gordo 16-25, 25-15, 25-15 Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (12-1 overall, 3-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Brynlee Moore (1 ace, 8 digs), Morgan Casteel (1 ace, 1 block, 4 digs, 15 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 aces, 2 kills, 1 block, 7 digs, 16 assists), Bella Romine (1 ace, 12 kills, 2 bocks, 1 dig), Leighton Poulos (1 ace, 6 kills, 1 block, 4 digs), McKe...
Wednesday, September 16 results
Sophomore middle blocker Reagan Mulacek (1) and her Oswego East teammates are competing in the 2026 Wheaton Classic this week. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Wednesday, September 16 results Abingdon/Avon def. Annawan 25-22, 25-23Addison Trail def. Glenbard East 25-21, 10-25, 25-13Glenbard East (5-12 overall, 1-1 in the Upstate Eight East): Eileen Urbina (3 assists, 10 digs), Taylor Griffith (1 ace, 4 digs), Mica Gonzales (3 digs), Madi Schmidt (3 aces, 3 kills), Claire Bolda (3 digs, 3 kills), Bridget Crocker (2 kills), Abby Michelon (1 ace, 10...
Tuesday, September 15 results
Bella Gray and Oak Park-River Forest defeated York, 25-17, 25-21, in West Suburban Silver play Tuesday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Tuesday, September 15 results Arthur-Lovington-Atwood Hammon def. Sullivan 25-18, 25-21Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (11-1 overall, 2-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Brynlee Moore (5 digs), Morgan Casteel (5 digs, 14 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 aces, 4 killls, 6 digs, 10 assists), Bella Romine (2 kills, 3 blocks), Leighton Poulos (7 kills, 4 digs), McKenna Blaudow (10 kills, 1 block, 1 d...
Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb present 57 freshmen who help in a variety of ways
Five-foot-11 freshman Kyler Smith (16) has made a huge impact on the court for Benet Academy. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWe all learn growing up that girls mature faster than boys. The same is true on the volleyball court.Rarely do you see a freshman boy make a significant impact on his varsity team in volleyball. Of course, the sample size is much smaller, but last spring only five freshman boys contributed more than 100 kills, 195 assists or 150 digs on the varsity level.Whereas, there are a number of...
Monday, September 14 results
St. Francis (ictured) travels to Mother McAuley on Tuesday for a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference showdown. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, September 14 resultsArthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond def. Tri-City 25-11, 25-13Arthur Lovington-Atwood Hammond (10-1 overall, 1-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference): Brynlee Moore (1 ace, 8 digs, 1 assist), Morgan Casteel (2 digs, 6 assists), Annabelle Vanausdoll (2 kills, 6 digs, 16 assists), Bella Romine (12 kills, 1 block), Leighton Poulos (3 kills, 5 digs), McKenna Blaudow (12 kills), Sophia Monts ...
Lexie Grevengoed’s ‘great performance’ rates Ultimate Player of the Week honors
Junior Lexie Grevengoed had 18 klls to lead Joliet West past Oak Park-River Forest in the chamionship match of the Denise Kananaugh Invitational last Saturday at Downers Grove South, (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor Lexie Grevengoed saved her best for last. “Lexie had an incredible week and ended with a great performance on Saturday,” said Joliet West coach Chris Lincoln. After Joliet West dropped the first set of the championship game at last weekend’s Denise Kavanaugh Invitational at Downers Grov...
