Vernon Hills overcome early errors to topple Glenbrook South
For the second night in a row, extra points were required to win a decisive third set as Vernon Hills defeated Glenbrook South, 25-23, 20-25, 26-24 to start their season on a high note.
Libertyville open the season with thrilling three set win
It may have only been the opening match of the season, but Monday nights contest between Libertyville and New Trier had a playoff-like atmosphere.
Girls volleyball roundup: State finals edition
An excellent girls volleyball season has officially come to a close. The state playoffs at Redbird Arena this past weekend had everything you could ask for and more.
Late run secures third place finish for U-High
By: Luke Drase The third place match of the state finals is one of the hardest to mentally prepare for. With a chance at a state championship gone, it almost seems … Continue Reading Late run secures third place finish for U-High
Resurrection advances to state title match with three set win
By: Luke Drase Resurrection’s three set win over St. Viator was one for the record books. The Bandits 30-32, 25-23, 25-18 win was a new IHSA class 3A record for most … Continue Reading Resurrection advances to state title match with three set win
Girls volleyball state finals live blog: Friday Nov. 10
Live blog for the girls volleyball semifinals.
New Trier returns to the top with sectional title win over Hersey
They’re back. After a brief (but long for their standards) three years absence, New Trier will be returning to the super sectionals after defeating Hersey 21-25, 25-12, 25-17 in the … Continue Reading New Trier returns to the top with sectional title win over Hersey
New Trier wins rubber match against Niles West for sectional finals birth
Two weeks after having their perfect conference season ended by Niles West, New Trier ended they Wolves season, beating them 25-20, 17-25, 25-19 to advance to the sectional finals.
Hersey rally from behind twice to advance to sectional finals
Hersey returned to the sectional finals in a big way. After trailing by large deficits in both set one and three, Hersey rallied back twice to beat Schaumburg 25-23, 16-25, … Continue Reading Hersey rally from behind twice to advance to sectional finals
Niles West secure second straight regional title
Led by star outside hitter Natalia Pehar, Niles West comfortably defeated the Blue Demons 25-19, 25-12 for their second straight regional championship.
Schaumburg rolls through Wheeling for first regional title since 2014
It was a quick Thursday night for the Schaumburg Saxons at the Niles North regional. After jumping out to 5-0 leads in both sets, Schaumburg defeated Wheeling in straight sets, … Continue Reading Schaumburg rolls through Wheeling for first regional title since 2014
Fremd regional: Niles West and Maine East set for rematch
Niles West and Maine East advanced to the regional championship game setting up an all CSL showdown
Niles North regional: Wheeling and Schaumburg victories set up MSL showdown
Wheeling and Schaumburg emerged victorious to face each other for the regional championship at Niles North.
Regional quarterfinals recap: Niles North
Wheeling and Buffalo Grove cruised in regional quarterfinal matchups at Niles North to advance to the regional semi-finals.
Regional quarterfinals recap: Fremd
Maine West and Maine East won their opening playoff matches to advance to the regional semi-finals
Illinois Preps Podcast episode 6: The Playoff Special
It’s our playoff special! In today’s episode we discuss all things relating to the IHSA state playoffs.