Pipeline 18 Nike's Adam (left) and Jacob Peterson of Fremd flank teammate Michael O'Toole of Barrington. Barrington, Fremd and Palatine figure to lead the chase in the Mid-Suburban West. The Illinois high school boys’ volleyball season kicks off with the first day of practice Monday. We have already received the first batch of questionnaires from area coaches. Here’s a look at Lincoln-Way East, Maine West, Lockport, St. Rita, Deerfield and Maine East. Lincoln-Way East Is this the ye...
Barrington shakes off shaky start to roll past Rolling Meadows
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Huntley overcomes its fear, now puts fear in its opponents
Huntley's (from left) Loren Alberts, Josie Schmitendorf, Sarah Zayas, Taylor Jakubowski, Marissa Deem and Julia Johnson. Fear. It can have a crippling effect on athletes, even on the volleyball court. Huntley experienced a bit of trepidation at the beginning of the season, which included early losses to Fox Valley Conference rivals Prairie Ridge and Crystal Lake Central. “I think we had a lack of confidence in ourselves,” said 6-foot senior middle blocker Marissa Deem. “I think we just didn't know how the season was going to go....
Kauling returns, Neuqua adjusts, champs fall
Was Kevin Kauling the question or the answer?The 6-foot-8 junior setter, who had spent the past week in Colorado Springs training with the U.S. Junior National Team, returned to the Neuqua Valley lineup early Saturday morning for the Wildcats’ IHSA state semifinal showdown with three-time defending state champion Glenbard West.“I got back in about 4:00 p.m. yesterday,” Kauling said. “I was in the air while they were playing (Lincoln-Way West in the quarterfinals). I texted Francisco (Comas) that I can play tomorrow because I’m not doing the...
Third time is a charm for SPVB 15 Elite
SPVB 15 Elite's Zayna Meyer of Wheaton Warrenville South and Emily Wilson of Joliet Catholic SPVB 15 Elite beat Lions 15-1 27-25, 25-23 for the first time in three tries Sunday in the Great Lakes Power League 16 Super Open. Best three-out-of-four? The two teams could meet again in April when the Power League resumes. Meanwhile, Illini Elite 16 Cardinal restated it case to make the rankings. (Week 7 ranking in parenthesis) 18s 1. SPVB 18 Elite (1)Next: JVA Showcase March 2-4 at the Woodside Wisconsin Dells Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis...
Perennial basketball power Trinity looks for a breakout season … in volleyball
The stars are lining up at one of the perennial basketball powerhouses in Chicago to have a breakout season …. in volleyball. Ken Uhlir, who took over the volleyball program at Trinity High School in River Forest five years ago, has three very good reasons to be excited heading into the 2018 season – Emma Jacobs, Haley Gohmann and Joseline Alvarez. Jacobs, a 6-foot junior, set a school record with 367 kills last season, including 14 in a Class 3A sectional semifinal loss to Montini. Uhlir said Jacobs is “Completely underrated and al...
SPVB 15 Elite breaks the Lions 15-1 jinx
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Durand ‘family’ eyes return to state; Sandburg looking for a little love
Payson Seymour must replace its top two attackers as it seeks to defend its Class 1A state title. Illprepvb.com begins its coverage of the 2018 Illinois girls high school season with the first set of previews. School: Downers Grove SouthConference: West Suburban GoldHead coach: Kristee Conrad (1st year)Last season’s highlights: 18-17 overall, 5-0 in conference, lost to Wheaton North, 25-14, 25-10, in Class 4A regional semifinal.Top returnees: Six-foot all-conference outside hitter Lucy Dumford (High Point University), 5-9 junior ...
Shake-up in 16s as 1st Alliance Silver grabs top spot
SPVB 16 Elite's Gabriella Croll and Melissa Walden of Waubonsie Valley. Playing with the big boys in the Great Lakes Power League has paid dividends for 1st Alliance 16 Silver, which beat previous No. 1-ranked SPVB 16 Elite at the Presidents’ Day Challenge to take over the No. 1 spot in Illprepvb.com's Week 7 rankings. (Week 6 ranking in parenthesis) 18s 1. SPVB 18 Elite (1)Note: Hanna Lesiak of Lincoln-Way East and Taylor Landfair of Plainfield Central led SPVB 18 Elite to the 18 Open title of the Presidents’ Day Challenge at th...
Addison Trail outscraps Hinsdale Central to win Willowbrook title
Hinsdale Central was scrappy, but Addison Trail was just a bit scrappier Saturday. “They outplayed us,” Hinsdale Central coach Stephanie Kaegebein said. “We’re a pretty scrappy team, but they (Addison Trail) were scrappier than us.” Addison Trail (25-9) used a 6-1 run midway through the third set to break open a 13-10 game and ease to a 25-20, 23-25, 25-14 victory over Hinsdale Central in the championship match of the Willo...