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 ...

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...