Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 30: Coaches Paradise
Podcast for the week of 4/9
CSL North boys volleyball predictions
With conference play beginning this week, we take a stab at predicting what the final standings of the CSL North will look like.
Shorthanded Loyola unfazed by Niles North
Despite the constant lineup flux, the opportunities given to different players have started to pay off for Loyola, as the Ramblers easily handled Niles North 25-14, 25-18 to improve to 8-6 on the season.
GBN serve up three set victory over Wheaton-Warrenville South
The two powerhouse programs faced off for GBN’s home opener where the hosts came back after a poor opening set to beat the Tigers 22-25, 25-19, 25-14 to improve to 3-3 on the season.
Maine East deny Dons with seven point surge
After being down as many as four points late in set three, Maine East closed out the game with seven straight points to defeat Notre Dame 21-25, 25-15, 25-22 to claim their seventh win of the season.
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 29: Spring(?) Breakers
Podcast for the week of 4/2
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 28: The Choice is Yours
Podcast for the week of 3/27
Balanced Deerfield dominate in season opener
The Warriors attacked from all areas of the court in their 25-19, 25-14 win over Warren to start their 2018 campaign 1-0.
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.
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 27: Sweet Home Chicago
Podcast for the week of 3/19
Dosunmu’s curtain call ends in back to back titles for Morgan Park
As last years Morgan Park were accepting their championship medals, then junior standout Ayo Dosunmu was required to take to the podium on crutches.
One year later, Dosunmu finally got his opportunity to showcase his abilities on the big stage, claiming the class 3A title game scoring record with 28 points and leading Morgan Park to a 71-56 win over Southeast for the Mustangs second consecutive state title.
Whitney Young knock off Evanston for second consecutive year
Through three quarters, it looked as though Evanston would get the revenge they were looking for after being bounced out of the playoffs by Whitney Young in super-sectionals last season. … Continue Reading Whitney Young knock off Evanston for second consecutive year
Evanston March on to Peoria for the first time since 2008
On Tuesday night, Evanston dismantled Lake Zurich 78-52 to claim the Sears Center super-sectional and advance to Peoria for the first time in a decade.
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 26: Don’t look back in anger
Podcast for the week of 3/12
North Chicago upsets DePaul Prep for sectional title
North Chicago’s sectional “drought” ended on Friday night with a 66-58 win over top-seeded DePaul, setting up a date with Boylan Catholic for the chance to head back to Peoria.