Super sophomores Lamberti, Williamson lead young Limestone past Washington

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...

How to improve your vertical jump and become a better hitter, blocker, server

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 ...

College Recruiting Solutions: Tournament Season Checklist for Upperclassmen

Now that the high school season is over, uncommitted junior and senior student-athletes who want to play in college need to make communicating with college coaches a priority. (Photo by Jenny Butler/Fighting Illini Athletics) (Cover photo by Craig Pessman/Fighting Illini Athletics) Note: This article was provided by the Junior Volleyball Association.The high school season is over and it’s finally about time for in-person recruiting to get back into full swing. If you’re an uncommitted junior or senior and want to play in college, this arti...

Fast-growing Hybrid Advantage taps into rich talent pool on the southwest side

Hybrid Advantage 161 finished 33rd in the 16 Open division at the 50th AAU Boys National Volleyball Championship last summer in Orlando, Florida, the first year of the club's existence. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorLate last summer, the Nebraska women’s volleyball team drew more than 92,000 fans to Memorial Stadium to watch the Huskers play the University of Nebraska-Omaha.But the concept of playing a volleyball match outdoors at a football stadium may not have originated with Nebraska.At least that’s Brandon McGinnis’ stor...

Tuesday, October 3 results

Marist avenged an earlier loss to Benet Acadmey at the Wheaton Classic by defeating the Redwings, 25-15, 20-25,, 25-18, Tuesday in Lisle. Tuesday, October 3 results (updated 9:55 a.m., Wednesday, October 4)Argo def. Thornton Fractional South 25-23, 26-24, 21-25Thornton Fractional South (12-12 overall, 2-8 in the South Suburban Conference): Earehc’ Hill (4 aces, 5 kills, 3 digs).Athens def. New Berlin 25-22, 25-17New Berlin (12-9 overall, 2-4 in the Sangamo Conference): Kami Sheedy (9 kills), Marissa Heironimus (3 kills), Kaylee Cowhick ...