Glenbard West's Parker Moorhead had 11 kills, but it wasn't enough as Lincoln-Way East defeated the preseason No. 1 Hilltoppers, 22-25, 25-21, 25-23, Thursday in Frankfort. (Archive photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/BXJExVvuOuU By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor277 days.That’s how much time has passed since Lincoln-Way East and Glenbard West met in the third-place game of the 2021 IHSA Boys Volleyball Tournament in Glen Ellyn last spring, a match in which the Hilltoppers spanked the Griffins, 25-14, 25-15.277 days.Water under...
Plainfield Central Blocktober Fest, other tournament results
At Plainfield CentralSt. Francis def. Yorkville 25-23, 25-19Edwardsville def. Yorkville 25-18, 25-16Yorkville (14-15 overall, 2-7 in the Southwest Prairie Conference): Keelyn Muell (11 kills, 2 aces, 16 assists, 7 digs), Charlee Young (9 kills, 7 digs), Clare Knoll (8 kills), Athena Westphal (5 kills), Kayla Dudek (17 assists, 8 digs), Marie Reichmanm (17 digs, 4 assists). Yorkville coach Zachery Sinn: “Despite the losses, the Foxes play some of the better volleyball that the...
Hinsdale Central brings out the best in Lyons Township, and pays the price
Hinsdale Central's Kaitlyn Thick (17), shown here against Nazareth at the Crimson Classic, had 4 kills during Tuesday's loss at Lyons Township. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) There’s something about Hinsdale Central that brings out the best in Lyons Township.Conversely, there’s something about Lyons Township that brings out the worst in Hinsdale Central.Lyons Township opened the home portion of its 2021 schedule Tuesday by welcoming West Suburban Conference Silver division rival Hinsdale Central, and the Lions didn’t exactly play the hospitable h...
Tryouts for Lions' boys club season will be held August 29
Monday, April 19 results
(Photo by Dave Ruggles) Monday, April 19 results Addison Trail def. Morton 25-17, 17-25, 25-17Addison Trail (4-2 in the West Suburban Gold): Charlotte Cahill (2 aces, 2 digs), Diana Villegas (3 kills), Erica Severino (1 kill), Gia Napoli (1 ace, 1 assist, 5 digs), Jessica Villasnor (4 kills, 2 blocks), Juliana Nasti (24 assists, 1 dig), Mariangely Velez (2 kills), Stephanie Petrbok (8 kills, 4 digs), Mia Johnson (13 kills, 4 digs).Argenta-Oreana def. Meridian 25-19, 25-12Meridian: Katy Hendricks (6 service points, 1 ace, 8 assists, 5 dig...
Tuesday, August 23 results
Batavia opened its 2022 season Tuesday by defeating West Aurora. Tuesday, August 23 resultsAnnawan def. (Rock Island) Alleman 25-19, 25-20Alleman (0-1 overall, 0-0 in the Western Bix Six): Ashley Wood (1 kill, 3 digs), Megan Hulke (3 assists, 2 digs), Carson Wendt (2 kills, 3 blocks), Audrey Erickson (1 kill, 2 blocks), Clair Hulke (4 kills, 2 blocks), Rhyca Fullerlove (1 block), Yesenia Sieber-Casco (2 aces, 2 assists), Genesis Reyes (1 assist, 4 digs), Iris Reynolds (1 ace, 1 kill, 4 blocks, 1 dig), Miracle Martensen (2 digs), Sasha Com...
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Wednesday, August 25 results
Quincy Notre Dame opened its season Wednesday by defeating Mendon Unity. Wednesday, August 25 results Addison Trail def. Maine East 19-25, 26-24, 25-23 Canton def. Peoria High 29-27, 25-21Peoria High (0-2 overall): Kennadie Fuller (14 assists), Kammie Hess (8 kills, 11 digs, 4 blocks), Mary Schmitt (17 digs, 11 kills, 1 assist, 3 aces, 7 blocks), Cheyenne McKinley (2 digs, 1 kill), Tyanna Ward (20 digs, 2 assists), Ionna Martin (1 ace), Aquarius Young (4 digs), Ailani Lee (2 blocks), Dania Covington (5 digs, 3 assists).De La Salle de...
Join in asking IDPH to reconsider decision denying boys a state tournament
Has it really been two years since Marist's Marty Simpson (2) guided the RedHawks to a state championship at Hoffman Estates? (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Editor's note: Unless action is taken, boys' volleyball stands to lose a state tournament for the second consecutive year. Below is a letter from a reader and concerned parent, Jeff Lange of Hinsdale, to Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Aaron Beswic, Senior Policy Advisor, IDPH; and Jess Ruiz, Illinois Lieutenant Governor, providing several reasons why th...
