High School Sports RSS: Boys Volleyball

Right place, right times

By Sean Fuchs sfuchs@scn1.com — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

All things considered, two weeks after placing third at the IHSA Boys Volleyball State Finals for the second year in a row, Neuqua Valley senior Jake Blackman is in a good place.

Star-studded Tigers win another title

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST

Wheaton Warrenville South�s boys volleyball dynasty is filled with many standouts. In Saturday's state title game, Kevin Mueller, Neill Nystrom, Rob Samp and Joe Kelly starred, as the Tigers rolled to their fourth state title in five years with a 25-15, 25-20 victory over Buffalo Grove.

Volleyball 'OK' despite lack of female officials

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST

According to figures provided by the IHSA, only 10 percent of the approximately 14,000 licensed high school officials in Illinois are women, and their numbers are dwindling. But volleyball is in good shape.

Calm and cool Celtics collect historic victory

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST

Powered by Eric Daliege, Providence rallied for a 25-18, 18-25, 28-26 win over Glenbrook North Friday in the state quarterfinals at Hoffman Estates. With the victory, the Celtics tied a school record for wins and earned the first boys volleyball trophy in school history.

Tigers rally past Brother Rice

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST

Defending state champion WW South pulled out a 15-25, 25-22, 25-22 come-from-behind win over Brother Rice Friday in the state quarterfinals at Hoffman Estates.

Wildcats' victory 'no fluke'

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST

Jake Blackman's 13 kills paced Neuqua Valley in its 25-21, 19-25, 25-20 win over Glenbard East in the state quarterfinals Friday at Hoffman Estates.

Bison roll into semifinals

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST

Buffalo Grove -- led by Joe Ascher and Chris Falknor -- rolled past Oak Park 25-17, 25-21 Friday in the state quarterfinals at Hoffman Estates.

Food for thought: Neuqua set for state

BY SEAN FUCHS -- NAPERVILLE SUN — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST

Neuqua Valley will be looking to avenge one of its three regular-season losses when it meets Glenbard East Friday in the boys volleyball state quarterfinals.

Rams' Mader towers over his volleyball peers

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST

Sun-Times Player of the Year Dan Mader, a senior setter/outside hitter, has set a new standard of excellence for Glenbard East's boys volleyball program.

Size, skill mark All-Area team

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST

The Sun-Times All-Area boys volleyball team, led by Player of the Year Dan Mader from Glenbard East, is long on talent and success.

Providence, Glenbard E. eye showdown

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00 CST

No. 1 Providence and No. 2 Glenbard East could meet for the boys volleyball state title Saturday night -- if they survive challenges along the way.

Providence eyes state's top prize

BY CURT HERRON -- FOR THE HERALD NEWS — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST

Providence will take on Glenbrook North on Friday in a state quarterfinal matchup at Hoffman Estates.

Buffalo Grove comebacks sink Warren

BY ALEX HICKEY — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

Buffalo Grove rallied from deficits in each game to beat Warren 25-22, 25-22 Tuesday in the Stevenson Sectional final.

Neuqua overcomes slow start, Redhawks

BY SEAN FUCHS -- NAPERVILLE SUN — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

Neuqua Valley faced match point in Game 2, but regrouped in time to get past Naperville Central 18-25, 27-25, 25-21 Tuesday in the Naperville North Sectional.

Celtics top Marist

BY CURT HERRON — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

Powered by Eric Daliege, Providence earned its first state trip in 10 years with a 25-21, 25-22 win over Marist Tuesday in the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional finals.

Spartans rally with Vydra

BY SCOTT POWERS — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

Led by Billy Vydra, Glenbrook North rallied for a 21-25, 25-15, 25-18 win over the host Trevians Tuesday in the New Trier Sectional championship.

Glenbard East pulls away to top Lyons

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

Big runs in each game paved the way for Glenbard East's 25-17, 25-19 win over Lyons Tuesday in the Willowbrook Sectional final.

Crusaders find way to state

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWN STAR — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

Brother Rice survived a determined Oak Lawn team and its own mistakes to earn a 23-25, 26-24, 24-15 win in the Mount Carmel Sectional final Tuesday night.

WW South holds off St. Francis

BY MATT LE CREN — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

WW South overcame 11 service errors and rallied from a 16-12 deficit in the third game to knock off the host Spartans 25-23, 18-25, 25-20 Tuesday in the St. Francis Sectional title game.

Huskies continue late-season surge

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST

Oak Park wrote another chapter in its comeback story Tuesday, beating host St. Ignatius 25-23, 25-17 in a sectional final.

Brother Rice states case vs. Reavis

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

Aiming to make a statement in Friday's Mount Carmel Sectional semifinals vs. Reavis, Brother Rice's volleyball team rolled to a two-game win.

Spartans win, set for rematch

BY CHRIS KUCHTA -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:00 CST

Oak Lawn beat St. Rita in three games on Friday to earn a rematch with Brother Rice in the Mount Carmel Sectional finals.

Warren outlasts Lake Forest in epic battle

BY DARREN DAY -- NEWS-SUN — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

When Warren dropped the second game of Friday's Stevenson Sectional semifinal contest to Lake Forest, the Blue Devils didn't panic. The Devils had been there before, and that experience eventually carried Warren to 25-16, 22-25, 25-22 victory.

Neuqua, Naperville C. reach final

BY MATT LE CREN — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

Rob Bauer's serving and hitting helped Neuqua Valley get past host Naperville North in three games Friday in sectional semifinal action. Naperville Central ousted Oswego in the other semifinal.

Glenbard East, Lyons advance

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

Dan Nader had 14 assists and five kills as Glenbard East knocked off Addison Trail 25-18, 25-23 Friday in the Willowbrook Sectional semifinals. Lyons also advanced by defeating Hinsdale Central.

Showdown looms for St. Francis, WW South

BY CARTER CRANE — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

Led by Joey Murnane, host St. Francis defeated Elk Grove 26-24, 16-25, 25-21 Friday in the sectional semifinals. WW South knocked off Conant 25-17, 25-23 in the other semifinal.

Bison, Blue Devils to meet in final

BY ALEX HICKEY — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

Warren held off Lake Forest for a 25-16, 22-25, 25-22 win Friday in the Stevenson Sectional semifinals. In the first semifinal, Buffalo Grove eased past Fremd 25-19, 25-17.

Trevians, Spartans to meet again

BY BEN MEYER-ABBOTT — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

New Trier defeated Evanston 25-17, 25-21 Friday at home in the sectional semifinals to set up a rematch with Glenbrook North in the final. The Spartans beat Maine South in the semifinals.

Oak Park, St. Ignatius move on

BY BRIAN BOWN — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST

Oak Park rallied to defeat Young 22-25, 25-17, 25-19 Friday in the St. Ignatius Sectional semifinals, while the host Wolfpack defeated St. Patrick 25-18, 20-25, 25-18.

Marist, Providence on collision course

BY CURT HERRON — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00 CST

Marist got past Sandburg in three games and Providence eliminated the hosts in two games Thursday at the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional.

Panthers too tough for Benet

BY GREG BURKS -- SPECIAL TO THE BEACON NEWS — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST

A year after suffering a heartbreaking loss in a regional championship match, Oswego earned the program's first regional title with a 28-26, 25-20 win over Benet on Wednesday.

Tigers roll past North Stars

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST

Led by Eric Hardek and Rob Samp, defending state champion Wheaton Warrenville South cruised past St. Charles North 25-13, 25-17 Wednesday to win its own regional.

Providence comes alive, tames Bengals

BY CURT HERRON — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST

Providence's boys volleyball team pulled away from an 18-18 tie in the first game to beat host Oak Forest 25-22, 25-13 Wednesday in a regional final.

Redhawks rolls past Waubonsie

BY SEAN FUCHS -- NAPERVILLE SUN — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST

Naperville Central used a balanced attack and capitalized on Waubonsie Valley's passing woes en route to a 25-20, 25-16 win Wednesday in regional play.

Knights top rival Griffins, again

BY CURT HERRON — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Central rallied to capture its fourth victory of the season over rival Lincoln-Way East 20-25, 25-18, 25-23 in the Class AA Marian Catholic Regional semifinals on Tuesday.

Warriors survives nervous moments in third game

BY GREG BURKS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley's Alex Gigler had 17 kills to lead the Warriors past Minooka 25-11, 25-22, 28-26 on Tuesday.

Wildcats keep their heads in the game

BY SEAN FUCHS -- NAPERVILLE SUN — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST

Sparked by setter Sean Harmon, Neuqua Valley rolled past IMSA 25-9, 25-12 Tuesday in a Plainfield North Regional semifinal play.

Joliet outlasts Bolingbrook in three

BY RYAN GREGG -- HERALD NEWS — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST

Dylan Frederick and Corey Frain powered Joliet to a 25-21, 17-25, 25-23 win on Tuesday over Bolingbrook. Frederick finished with 14 kills.

Oswego reaches title game

BY SAM STORY -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST

Oswego's boys volleyball team got support from seniors Mike Kane, Alex Bogda and Otavio Fleury as they took down Plainfield South 25-15, 25-20 on Tuesday.

Tuesday's boys volleyball roundup

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys volleyball action.

West Aurora spikes Lemont

BY TAMARA MCQUEEN-SALENTINE -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST

Enrique Figueroa's 11 kills fueled West Aurora to a 25-14, 16-25, 25-20 victory over Lemont on Monday.

Plainfield Central gets past Oswego East

BY SAM STORY -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST

Plainfield Central dropped the first game to Oswego East, but rallied to win the final two games to secure a 20-25, 25-21, 28-26 victory on Monday.

Neuqua looking to prove 2007 'wasn't a fluke'

BY SEAN FUCHS -- NAPERVILLE SUN — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST

Even when the Neuqua Valley Wildcats have lost this season, it hasn't been by much and it hasn't been without a struggle. If such matters hold value, it should also be mentioned that the three teams the Wildcats lost to weren't exactly chumps.