Bolingbrook junior middle hitter Jacqson LeSure (13) had 3 kills, but the Raiders fell to Plainfield East in a nonconference match Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Plainfield East's Thomas Tagtmeyer By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comPlainfield East setter Thomas Tagtmeyer isn’t going to intimidate anyone with his height.The junior is listed at 5-foot-8, though he noted that he stands “5-9 in shoes.”That height might be merely average, but there was nothing average about his play Wednesday.Tagtmeyer did a masterful...
The Connors are a hit for Lincoln-Way West; Brother Rice rides the middle road
Stevenson's Ramiz Izzatov (14) slaps a kill past Lincoln-Way West's Connor Studer (9) and Will Pluskota (10) during the championship match of the Joliet West invite. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comComing off of its first loss of the season, Lincoln-Way West was looking to play more consistently. Connor squared made sure the Warriors did just that.Outside hitters Connor Studer and Connor Jaral combined for 26 kills and both earned all-tournament honors as Lincoln-Way West outlasted Stevenson, 25-16, 2...
Feeling 'free and easy,' 1st Alliance 18 Silver rules first weekend of power league
Now that's how you celebrate a point! Mission 17 Elite libero Delaney Molloy (8) tests her vertical, much to the delight of her teammates. Mission 17 Elite went 3-0 on Saturday to move up to Bracket B and finished the weekend 4-2 during Windy City Power League 18/17 Open division play at the Energy Sports Complex in Niles. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAt this still-way-too-early stage of the girls’ club season, many teams remain in a “Getting to know you” stage.1st Alliance 18 Silver is no different. Only five players return from...
Pipeline throws a wrench into Adversity 16 Adidas-South works at 2nd City Showdown
Adversity 16 Adidas-South rebounded from an early loss to Pipeline 16-1 to go 2-1 in Power Pool 1 at the 2nd City Showdown on Saturday. https://youtu.be/CjZLTQ90xMQ By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor It was a mixed bag for the locals Saturday in the 16 Open division at the 2nd City Showdown played at the CSO Sports Multiplex on East 43rd Street on Chicago’s south side.Top-seeded Adversity 16 Adidas-South, which came into play 38-3, finished 2-1 in Power Pool 1, losing its opener to Pipeline 16-1. Second-seeded 630 Volleyball 16-...
Up, down and out … just another Sunday at Windy City Power League 16/15 Open
Fusion 16 Dawgs' Elissa Furlan (Richmond-Burton) passes a ball from the back row during the Marengo club's match with MOD Elite G16 Blue Sunday at the 1`st Alliance Training Facility in Woodridge. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“One day you're up and the next day you're down …” Maybe the Blues Magoos were on to something back in 1967, because the lyrics to their one-hit rock wonder, “We Ain’t Got Nothin’ Yet,” off the album “Psychedelic Lollipop” and popularized in the movie “Easy Rider,” describe perfectly S...
Family atmosphere keeps IPV players at home; close ones now go Fusion’s way
IPV (Illinois Performance Volleyball) 18 HP https://youtu.be/yMIu7B52akg By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIPV (Illinois Performance Volleyball) 18 HP’s Sarah Schmidt can’t imagine playing anywhere else.“I knew a girl in middle school who went there,” said the 5-10 setter from Rosary. “So, I went and really liked it. I stayed because of the small atmosphere. I know all the coaches and all the coaches know me. My current coach has known me since I was a 12-year-old.“It’s a really close community,” she added. “The girls...
Joliet Catholic follows Zach Pekol’s lead, stays positive in win over Metea Valley
Bartosz Chmielewski (seen here last year at the Wheaton Classic) had 13 kills, but it was not enough as Metea Valley fell to visiting Joliet Catholic Wednesday. (file photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorJoliet Catholic could have folded after squandering four set points in set one and surrendering a 15-8 lead in set two Wednesday at Metea Valley.But …“Our main motto this year is stay positive and enjoy the ride,” said Joliet Catholic’s 6-9 rightside hitter Luke Pekol. “Volleyball is game of runs. Between set...
Adversity G18 Adidas advances, others falter at Windy City Girls 18s Qualifier
Six-foot-3 outside hitter Catherine Burke (Loyola) and her Adversity G18 Adidas teammates finished second in their pool Saturday at the Windy City Girls 18s National Qualifier in Schaumburg. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/9NSxa5L6H5w By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorAdversity G18 Adidas lived to fight another day, but VC United 181 Elite was not as fortunate, losing a three-way tiebreaker in its pool during day one of the Windy City Girls 18s National Qualifier Saturday at the Schaumburg Convention Center.Adversity defea...
Presenting the 2022 Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com Special Mention Team
Oswego East's Vivian Campbell (far court) led the Wolves to a Southwest Prairie Conference title and one of the best seasons in school historty. On the home page is Joliet Catholic's Ava Neushwander. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Today, we are pleased to announce the Michio Chicago VBA/Illprepvb.com 2022 Girls All-State Volleyball Special Mention Team. Coaches across Illinois were invited to nominate players to the all-state team. Team members were selected based upon their accomplishments on the court and in the classroom as high school stu...
‘The Generator’ sparks Lincoln-Way East over Glenbard West in ’22 title rematch
Parker Moorhead had 10 kills in Glenbard West' loss Thursday to Lincoln-Way East in a rematch of last year's IHSA championship match. (file photo by Dave Ruggles) By Matt Le CrenSpecial to Illprepvb.comLincoln-Way East star Tyler Walenga has a nickname for fellow senior Joey Glennon.“We like to call Joey 'The Generator,’” Walenga said. “He generates so much energy at the perfect time, all the time.“He’s got a high motor and is a great player. Whenever we need him, he always delivers.”Glennon lived up to his moniker on Thursday, delivering 1...