Alison Coyne (3), the niece of former US Olmpian Sean Rooney, will direct traffic at Wheaton Warrenville South this fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorOnly a few days remain before actual competition begins for Illinois girls high school volleyball teams, and as such, Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know ab...
Barrington mixes old, young, restless; Stevenson touts happy campers; more
Barrington's Kalyn Brookbank returns after producing 546 kills and 226 digs as a junior. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season is well into its second week of practice, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know about more of the teams ready to chase their dream...
Penn station-ary for Normal U-High; Burlington Central moves to 4A; more
(Burlington) Central participated in a team camp at Lewis University as it prepares for its move to Class 4A. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season is well into its second week of practice, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know about more of the teams ready to chase their dre...
Saints alive at Edward, Francis, Ignatius; tornado leaves T.F. South without power
Libero Tegan Vrbancic returns after helping to lead Prairie Ridge to the IHSA Class 3A semifinals in 2025. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season heads into its second week of practice, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know about more of the teams ready to ...
Can Columbia ovecome losses? Timothy, Massac Co., St. Viator and more previews
Senior Avery Tazelaar will join 6-1 Audrey Williams to form a formidable middle duo for Tiimothy Christian. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun in earnest with practice underway throughout the state, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everything you need to know ...
More of the same for Mater Dei? Carmel makes leap to Class 4A; more previews
Joliet West junior Lexie Grevengoed (2) will be joined by lots of new faces when she takes the floor this season afer graduation claimed most ofthe team's starters from a year ago. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun in earnest with practice underway throughout the state, and with it Illprepvb.com continues its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois Stat...
Benet faces experience crunch; Mules hitch their wagon to Robbins; and more
Benet Academy's 6-1 setter/middle hitter Sophia Youssef (far court) is one of only two returning starters for the Redwings this fall. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun in earnest with practice underway throughout the state, and with it Illprepvb.com begins its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.Here is nearly everyt...
Durand, Morton, York in the spotlight as we begin our look at the 2026 H.S. season
Durand's Lola Robertson (back row, fourth from the left) was a member of select team of nine U17 players representing various LOVB clubs who competed against international youth national and club teams in Pula, Croatia, this summer., By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe Illinois girls high school volleyball season has begun with practice/tryouts today, and with it Illprepvb.com begins its annual series of previews of the teams, players and coaches whose ultimate goal is a trip to Redbird (now CEFCU) Arena on the campus of Illinois...
Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb present 200 Girls H.S. Players to Watch in 2026
Cayleigh Hungate (12) is expected to return for (Port Byron) Riverdale, which reached the IHSA Class 2A semifinals in 2025. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) 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 Editor August 10. Circle it on your calendar. The first day of practice for girls volleyball teams across Illinois. So to...
Remembering legendary Breese Central girls volleyball coach Jim Cook, dead at 75
Jim Cook's 2007 team defeated Hampshire in the IHSA Class A championship game to claim the Cougars' third title under his watch. (Photo courtesy of the IHSA) Former Breese Central coach Jim Cook. By Randy SharerSpecial to Illprepvb.comBREESE – The Breese Central volleyball community today is mourning the passing of one of the true Illinois high school coaching legends.James K. “Jim” Cook, who built Breese Central into one of Illinois' premier volleyball programs and guided the Cougars to three state championships, died July 24. He was 7...