Benet Academy has won four IHSA Class 4A championships, finished second three times and third once since 2008, winning 555 matches during that span. The Redwings will be looking for more hardware this fall under coach Brad Baker. (Photo by Dave Ruggles). On the homepage, Barrington is seeking its third consecutive IHSA Class 4A semifinal berth. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe 2023 girls high school volleyball season is finally underway with the start of practice/tryouts, and today Illprepvb.com begins its annual series of previews...
Glenbard West rocks some Amadeus, wins the Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Glenbard West's Parker Moorhead (12) had 9 kills in the championship match against Roncalli (Indianapolis, Indiana) Saturday at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThat gentleman wearing a black tuxedo with a gray vest and red tie at Glenbard West’s prom Saturday night requesting that the DJ play a little classical fare?That would be the Hilltoppers’ 6-4 outside hitter Parker Moorhead."I'm going to ask the DJ to play some Mozart," he said. Moorhead and his Glenbard West teammates ...
Jansen, Hamaker come to the aid of SPVB 18 Elite at 2023 Presidents Day Challenge
Plainfield North outside hitter Lauren Jansen has helped SPVB 18 Elite remain unbeaten through six matches at the 2023 SPVB Presidents Day CHallenge at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorYou can’t tell the players without a scorecard. At least not all of them.The 2023 SPVB Presidents Day Challenge at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center on Saturday is proving challenging not only for the players, but for fans as well as a number of players from the host club have ...
Winning is fun. But running? Not so much for Glenbard West’s Parker Moorhead
Glenbard West defeated Downers Grove South to win the Springfest tournament Saturday at Glenbard East. https://youtu.be/o6Pn-i7POXs By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorGlenbard West’s 6-5 veteran outside hitter Parker Moorhead hates doing wind sprints in practice.“Running sucks,” he said. “But it’s good for tournaments, that’s for sure.”Moorhead and the Hilltoppers ran circles around the field at Springfest hosted by Glenbard East on Saturday, never yielding more than 19 points in any set and blowing past a weary Downers Grove South...
Finishing the job is Job 1 for Lincoln-Way West’s younger brothers in arms
The 2019 Lincoln-Way West tean that featured Ben Pluskota (1), Nico Studer (2), Chris Dargan (3) and David Flores (9). Lincoln-Way West's (above) Andrew Fores (1), Will Pluskota (10), Benen Flores (18), Colin Dargan (7), Hunter Vedder (13) and Connor Studer (9) all had brothers on the 2018 team that reached the IHSA quarterfinals before losing to Neuqua Valley. By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comA picture is worth a thousand words … especially when looking back on one of the 2018 Lincoln-Way West boys volleyball tea...
Hinsdale Central’s Harry Hughes, Jakobi Lange team up to hand Lyons first loss
Leo Wiemelt (9, far left) and Sam Levinson (8) combined for 15 klls, but it wasn't enough as Lyons dropped its first match of the season Tuesday at Hinsdale Central. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) Hinsdale Central's Harry Hughes By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comHinsdale Central’s Harry Hughes saw only spot duty on the varsity level as a freshman last season, and not at his natural position of setter.Hughes’ older brother, Matt, was the entrenched starting setter, but Hinsdale Central coach Tom Gilbert still found a place for the rook...
Romeoville moving in the right direction after stunning conference rival Joliet West
Junior outside hitter Nate Fleischauer (3) had 11 kills for Joliet West, but it wasn't enough as the Tigers lost to Romeoville on Thursday. (File photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWhen it comes to boys’ volleyball, Romeoville knows it hasn't exactly set the world on fire.But the Spartans are looking to change that this season. They are off to a good start as they rallied for a 19-25, 25-20, 25-22 victory over Joliet West in the opening Southwest Prairie Conference match for both teams Thursday in Joliet.Romeovill...
Commitment, trust, and a lot of Shampine lead Glenbrook South past Maine South
Glenbrook South improved to 10-1 overall and 2-0 in the Central Suburban South by defeating visaiting Maine South on Wednesday. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorCommitment and focus.Glenbrook South’s Chance Shampine said those two factors are what it takes to be the best team you can be.“Last year, we knew we had a good team,” he said. “The same thing this year. We know we have a good team. But committing to the team … that’s what creates the best team. That, and staying focused on what we know to do.”Shampine committed and focused Wedn...
EVC 18 Elite, Belusa United 18 Cyclones bring the thunder 'Under the Dome'
Illini Elite 17 Cardinal defeated Illini Elite 18 Cardinal, 25-15, 25-20, to win the I-74 Challenge this weekend in Bloomington. The tournament also featured teams from Prime Time Volleyball Club in Champaign and Eastside Volleyball Club in East Peoria. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyzNAf15O00 By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhat do EVC (Eich’s Volleyball Cub) 18 Elite and Belusa United 18 Cyclones have in common?Neither team could say “No” to Michigan, as in Dynamic Impact 18U Carrie/Kenna of Grandvi...
Illprepvb.com looks at the players who will have a big impact on the ‘23 season
IC Catholic Prep's Ava Falduto will return for her senior seaosn in 2023, hoping to give the Knights another shot at an IHSA Class 2A championship. On the home page is Benet Academy's 6-4 freshman Lynney Tarnow. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorReflecting upon the past is not a bad thing. But looking ahead always opens the door to more possibilities.Today, we look ahead to the 2023 Illinois high school girls’ volleyball season by listing some of the girls we believe will have a significant impact on what unfold...