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Club 1 Volleyball Club sets tryouts for ages 10-18
Sky High Volleyball Club Announces Fall Programs
Who is this week’s Illprepvb.com “Player of the Week?”
Each week during the season, Illprepvb.com will name a "Player of the Week" selected from nominations provided by Illinois volleyball coaches. Coaches can nominate their players by providing a 100-150 word summary of their achievement and a large quality headshot and sending it to illprepvb@gmail.com by noon on Sunday of the week for which they wish to nominate a player.This week’s Illprepvb.com “Player of the Week” has not played a single match, a single set or even a single point this season. But she has been an inspiration to her teammates...
Jepsen, Marist celebrate coach’s birthday with a victory over Joliet Catholic
By Randy Whalen Special to Illprepvb.com There was one order of business the Marist volleyball team had to do directly after its 25-17, 25-17 win Tuesday over Joliet Catholic – sing “Happy Birthday” to their coach, Jordan Vidovic. But the real present that Vidovic has this season is his team’s depth. That showed through as the RedHawks brought in a variety of players to contribute in the East Suburban Catholic Conference opener for both teams. “They remembered it all day,” Vidovic said of his birthday. “That's just the type of kids we
Lincoln-Way West overcomes mistakes and a (finally) healthy Providence team
(Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy Whalen Special to Illprepvb.com Shorthanded No. 2-ranked Lincoln-Way West remained unbeaten heading into this weekend’s big Wheaton-Warrenville South Tiger Classic, but it wasn’t easy. Minus middle hitter Chris Dargan and setter David Flores, who are on spring break trips with their families, Lincoln-Way West's depth showed through again Monday as it toppled Providence 27-25, 25-22, in a battle of schools located fewer than 2 miles apart in New Lenox. Just as he had done two days earlier in a 25-22...
Third time’s a charm as Normal U-High upsets No. 13 Bloomington at Intercity
Normal U-High finally knocked off Bloomington on its third try Saturday at the Intercity Tournament. By Randy ShearerSpecial to Illprepvb.comNORMAL — The Normal University High School volleyball team displayed steady passing and deadly hitting on its way to winning the 40th annual Intercity Tournament on Saturday.The secret to success, however, may have been something else as the Pioneers faced Bloomington in their fourth match of the day without a rest.“It's a battle of will,” said U-High coach Michael Bolhuis, whose school hadn't...
Wildcat Jrs. 18 Black wins 18 USA division at 2019 Nike Mideast Qualifier
Wildcats Jrs. 18 Black defeated HPSTL 18 Royal out of St. Louis, Missouri, in the championship match Sunday to win the 18 USA division at the 2019 Nike Mideast Qualifier at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The bid was re-allocated since Wildcat Jrs. 18 Black had already qualified for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships in Dallas Texas, April 26-28, in the 18 USA division, earning a bid at the Winter Volleyball Championships at McCormick Place in January. The crew from the North ...
Short-handed L-WW tops R-B at Joliet West; MVP Howard, Loyola reign at Vernon Hills
(Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy Whalen Special to Illprepvb.com Without a pair of starters, the Lincoln-Way West boys volleyball team showed its depth. The No. 2 ranked Warriors rallied past a very game Riverside-Brookfield team on Saturday to capture the championship of the Joliet West Tiger Challenge. The Warriors (6-0) who return all but two players from last season’s IHSA quarterfinal team, were playing without middle hitter Chris Dargan and setter David Flores. Both were gone on spring break family trips. “These guys are definitely ...
Barrington relies on relentless defense; Glenbard East’s Maier wins No. 500
Marci Maier lost her window seat, but she gained career win No. 500. While No. 18 Glenbard East was rallying from a 23-21 deficit in the third set to defeat Plainfield Central, 23-25, 25-17, 29-27, Friday at Barrington in pool play of the Barrington/Vernon Hills Tournament, Maier missed her check-in time for a flight out of town Saturday night. “Group B, number 52,” she said. “I’m going to end up with a middle seat.” But coupled with her team’s 25-18, 25-19 victory over Prospect later in the evening, Maier could take some solac...