Michio CHicago VBA attracts players from throughout the south side of Chicago and the southwest and western suburbs. Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we continue our series of previews on the 2026 girls club season. Rather than post one story about all the teams in each of the four age groups we cov...

It's all smiles as the 630 Volleyball girls program begins its fourth year of competing on the local and national level this season. Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorToday, we continue our series of previews on the 2026 girls club season. Rather than post one story about all the teams in each of the four a...

Washington's 6-foot-2 sophomore Carly Dawson (9) had a team-high 5 kills in Tuesday's 25-22, 25-22 home loss to No. 6 Bartonville Limestone. (Photo by Randy Sharer)  By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comWASHINGTON – Playing like veterans helped Bartonville Limestone High School’s young volleyball team hold off host Washington, 25-22, 25-22, on Tuesday.The Rockets, who split two matches with Washington last season, were led by 6-foot super sophomores Mia Lamberti and Bryn Williamson, both skilled setters who can also hit.Lamberti swatted 1...

There are a number of ways volleyball players can improve their vertical jumps and become a better attacker, blocker and server. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) Volleyball requires a combination of speed, agility and power. One of the most important skills in volleyball is the ability to jump high, also known as vertical jump. A higher vertical jump can give you an advantage in hitting, blocking and serving.So how can you improve your vertical jump?  Plyometric ExercisesPlyometric exercises are a great way to improve your vertical jump ...