Junior outside hitter Trevor Wardlow had 14 kills, but it was not enough as Bolingbrook fell to Joliet West in the championship match of the West Aurora invite Saturday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAfter a grueling three-set semifinal match against Oswego East, even Joliet West outside hitter Thomas Fellows wasn’t sure if the Tigers had anything left in the tank heading into the championship match against Bolingbrook at the West Aurora tournament on Saturday.“I don’t even know, to be honest, he said.Bu...

Bolingbrook libero Tyler Vazquez watches as teammate Trevor Wardlow digs a volley during action at the Joliet West invite Saturday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comEarly in the second set of Saturday's title match, Marist's Nathen Toth appeared to serve an ace. But after some discussion, the officials signaled for a replay.So the junior outside hitter stepped back to the line and served another ace. That sums up the attitude of this season's Marist boys’ volleyball team. The RedHawks are just going t...

Kris Blumberg (6) had 5 kills, 3 digs and an ace in Glenbrook South's 25-11, 25-21 loss at Marist on Thursday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.com"I won't back down."Not only is that a classic song by the late great Tom Petty, but it's also the attitude of the Marist boys' volleyball team.The RedHawks hosted a 2023 Elite Eight team for the second straight night and had a resounding victory for the second night in a row.This one was a 25-11, 25-21 win over Glenbrook South in a battle of unbeatens Thursday at ...

West Chicago improved to 1-1 on the season by defeating Elmwood Park on Tuesday. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor West Chicago did not exactly roll out the welcome mat Tuesday for Elmwood Park.Next year, Elmwood Park, one of four remaining members of the Metro Suburban Conference, will join the Upstate Eight Conference. Two of the other three remaining members of the Metro Suburban – Ridgewood and Riverside-Brookfield – will also join the Upstate Eight.So Tuesday’s trip to West Chicago was an introduction of sorts to their new c...

St. Ignatius setter Audrey Schabes and her Adversity G16 Adidas teammates were looking to move up the ladder during 2024 Windy City Power League 15/16 Open play this weekend at Connect 44 in Lombard. On the home page is Schabes' high school and club teammate Marin Thaxton. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/xHgK1Q4jCKU 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.c...

SPVB 18 Elite's Ava Grevengoed goes to her knees to dig a ball under the watchful eyes of teammate Addison Torain during the Great Lakes Center Pre-season Scrimmage Sunday in Aurora. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/4pBGHa2HsIw 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’re taking a look at some...

Breese Mater Dei's Addison Nenninger (above), who led the Knights to the IHSA Class 2A championship in the fall, will guide the fortunes of Blue Steel U16 Black during the 2023-2024 club season. On the home page is Adversity's Audrey Schabes. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) (Updated 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 27)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 Ph...

Elllie White and Mother McAuley finished second at Autumnfest at Glenbard East, where they defeated Barrington, 25-18, 25-23, in the semifinals before losing to Benet Academy in the championship match, 25-22, 25-22. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comThe power Mother McAuley’s Ellie White often unleashes with her right arm is a sight to behold.But that’s not the skill that sets the 5-foot-11 outside hitter apart from every other player in the state.No, it’s her consistency. White was like a human metro...