Plainfield East fell to 7-3 in the Suburban Prairie Conference with its loss to Plainfield North on Tuesday, but coach Alex Rodriguez isn't panicking and believes his team will be ready by the time regionals roll around. Andrew Fedmasu isn’t expected to shoulder much of the load when he plays alongside the likes of Marist’s Nyherowo Omene, Timothy Christian’s Kyle Teune, and St. Francis’ Kevin Schuele and Aiden Benson on his nationally-ranked club team.But it’s a different story when the 6-foot-5 junior steps on the court for his high sch...
Benet leaves little doubt as to who’s No. 1, beats WW South for Class 4A crown
Sophie Gregus (21) led Benet with 8 kills during Saturday's IHSA Class 4A championship match at Redbird Arena. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Benet juniors Kyla Kenney (left) and Caroline Doyle collide while going for a dig during Saturday's championship match. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) NORMAL – Benet saved the last point for Colleen McGuire.And the 5-foot-10 senior outside hitter delivered.“It’s an unbelievable feeling,” McGuire said. “This is my last point, and being able to go out on that is something I never could have even asked for. It’s ...
Grayslake Central names former star to lead girls’ volleyball program
Klaudia Basierak (far left), who is Grayslake Central's all-time leader in single-season and career kills, has been named the new head coach at her alma mater. Who said you can’t go home again? Klaudia Basierak, a former standout performer at Grayslake Central and the University of Dubuque (Iowa), has been named the new head coach of the Grayslake Central girls’ volleyball program. Basierak succeeds Jason Janczak, who stepped down at the end of last season after 13 seasons as head coach. Basierak played for Janczak from 2009-2011. Basierak...
IHSA delays decision on high school vs. club volleyball participation
Volleyball players statewide will have to wait another day to learn whether their participation in high school sports will not be jeopardized should they also compete in club events simultaneously. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) The IHSA Board of Directors decided Monday to put off a decision whether to allow student-athletes to compete for their high school volleyball teams while simultaneously participating in club and travel sports this spring and summer.Current IHSA eligibility rules state that students who choose to participate in non-school...
Fremd, Wheeling rebuild after key losses; St. Charles North banks on experience
St. Charles North coach Todd Weimer is counting on his team's experience to compete in the DuKane Conference and start a new streak of regional championships. Note: Although Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer’s most recent “stay at home” order extended school closings until April 8, Illprepvb.com will continue to publish content relevant to the 2020 high school boys’ volleyball season in the hope that it will be resumed at some point this spring. School: Fremd Coach: Curt PinleyConference: Mid-Suburban WestLast season’s highlights: 18-13 over...
H-F stays red-hot by cooling off Knights; Carmel can’t quite pull off second ESCC stunner
Kyla Kenney (4) had 9 kills as Benet rallied from an 18-14 deficit in the second set to defeat Carmel, 25-20, 25-22, Tuesday in Lisle. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comAllison Faoro is listed as a defensive specialist on the Homewood-Flossmoor roster. But she's not.“I was a defensive specialist last year,” Faoro said. “But I transitioned to outside. I love hitting and I’ve done it before. So I figured it would be good to do again my senior year.” It certainly has been good for the Vikings.Faoro smashed a ...
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield refuses to quit, outlasts Altamont
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield will make its second visit to Redbird Arena in four years after outlasting Altamont in a Class 1A supersectional at (Bridgeport) Red Hill. By Zachary RaineySpecial to Illprepvb.com There was no quit in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield.The Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals lived up to their name Friday, defeating the Altamont Lady Indians, 25-21, 25-27, 25-21, at the IHSA Class 1A supersectional at Bridgeport (Red Hill).“They didn’t quit,” said Norris City-Omaha-Enfield coach Jaclyn Melton. “They stepped up. We...
White's hot start fires Lions 15-1 past Adversity at GLR regional qualifier
Lions 15-1 defeated Adversity G15 Adidas, 25-18, 25-11, to win the 15 Girls division at the GLR Girls Regional Qualifier Sunday at the UNO Volleyball Club in Joliet. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) https://youtu.be/vFmlDefwjn8 Photos from Lions 15-1 vs. Adversity G15 Adidas championship match and Sky High Adidas 15 Black vs. Sky High Adidas 15-1 NS fifth-place semifinal. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil Brozynskifor Illprepvb.comWhat came over Ellie White?“Thank you,” was all the Lions 15-1 setter/outside hitter could say after her hot star...
Top-ranked Marist finds some help in the middle to defeat No. 4 Minooka
Minooka beat Loyola and Marist on its way to winning the Tiger Classic at Wheaton Warrenville South, but Marist returned the favor Tuesday in Chicago. (photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comThere's a middle ground for the Marist volleyball team, and that’s a good thing.Middle blockers Nyherowo Omene and Jake McClain came up big as the host RedHawks were in control the whole way Tuesday in a 25-20, 25-21 victory over Minooka.In its past three matches, all Marist (21-2) has done is defeat the two teams it lost to earl...
Lincoln-Way East stops Stagg; Downers Grove South ends Metea Valley’s run
Downers Grove South will meet No. 2 seed Neuqua Valley Friday at the Hinsdale South Sectional after defeating Metea Valley on Wednesday. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Randy WhalenSpecial to Illprepvb.comWith the postseason here, the Lincoln-Way East boys volleyball team knows it's time to bring the energy.That's exactly what the defending IHSA champion Griffins did Wednesday. They came out swinging and went on to a 25-15, 25-20 victory over Stagg in the title match of the Lincoln-Way East Regional. It was the eighth regional championship...