High School Sports RSS: Boys Volleyball

High ceiling for Oswego's Wollenberg

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon News — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:01 CST

As a 5-foot-6-inch sophomore, Oswego boys volleyball standout Jake Wollenberg had no idea he'd wind up his high school career the way he did. Finally hitting a growth spurt before his junior year that helped him get to his current 6-2, Wollenberg burst on the scene the last two years on the varsity team and parlayed his success into a scholarship at Hannibal-LaGrange College, an NAIA school in Missouri.

Sun-Times final boys volleyball rankings

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

Wheaton Warrenville South, the first team to win three consecutive state titles, tops the final Sun-Times boys volleyball rankings for 2009.

Another year, another state crown for Tigers

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

Wheaton Warrenville South became the first boys volleyball team to win three consecutive state titles, beating Maine South 25-23, 25-14 Saturday in the final at Hoffman Estates.

Experienced Hawks hope to soar in 2010

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 6 Jun 2009 15:00 CST

With seven of its top eight players coming back next season, state runner-up Maine South ranks as the early favorite for the 2010 state title.

Maine South grinds out win over Marist

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:00 CST

Maine South's Eric Butch had seven kills, two blocks and four aces as the Hawks stunned Marist 25-21, 25-20 in a state tournament quarterfinal Friday at Hoffman Estates.

Shamrocks shock Morton, reach semis

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:01 CST

John Coen had 15 kills and three blocks to lead St. Patrick past Morton 20-25, 25-17, 25-17 in a state tournament quarterfinal Friday at Hoffman Estates. The Shamrocks advance to face WW South in Saturday's semifinals.

WW South overwhelms Neuqua Valley

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:00 CST

Kevin Mueller had nine kills, Rob Samp and Neill Nystrom each had five kills and Joe Kelly added 18 assists to lead WW South past Neuqua Valley 25-16, 25-22 Friday in a state quarterfinal at Hoffman Estates.

Bison reach semis with win over Panthers

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:00 CST

Sophomore Chris Shanahan had eight kills, Chris Falknor added seven kills and Dan Wichmann had 19 assists as Buffalo Grove defeated Glenbard North 25-18, 25-21 Friday in a state tournament quarterfinal at Hoffman Estates.

Marist's master plan: be at its very best

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

If any Marist players have a question about what it's like playing in the IHSA state volleyball finals, they don't have to look far to find--the answer.

St. Leger's map: 2 ways to state

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

Bob St. Leger, who graduated from Sandburg in 2000 and helped the Eagles earn state titles in his junior and senior seasons, now is the head coach at Marist and will make his state quarterfinals coaching debut Friday.

Wednesday's boys volleyball roundup

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys volleyball action.

Tuesday's boys volleyball roundup

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys volleyball action.

Role player gives Huskies a lift

By Neil Shalin For the Sun — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:01 CST

Sam Wilson takes his role as Naperville North's "instant offense" very seriously. In Game 1 Tuesday against a scrappy Glenbard West, Wilson came off the bench and put down five kills and a block to spark the Huskies (20-16) to a 25-23 win.

Monday's boys volleyball roundup

Mon, 25 May 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's boys volleyball action.

Wednesday's boys volleyball roundup

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys volleyball action.

Friday's boys volleyball roundup

Fri, 15 May 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Friday's boys volleyball action.

Coach Rochon has seen it all

By MICHAEL MADIGAN Special to the News-Sun — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00 CST

Steve Rochon has been the head coach of the Wildcats for 16 of those years, and he was on the bench again on Wednesday guiding his team to a 25-21, 29-27 North Suburban Conference victory over host Lake Forest.

WW South topples Marist for Richards title

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 9 May 2009 12:00 CST

How dominant was Wheaton Warrenville South Saturday at Richards? Of the 78 points scored in the championship match between WW South and Marist, the Tigers led for all but six of them.

Joliet's Murray isn't one to sit

BY RON KREMER RKREMER@SCN1.COM — Sat, 9 May 2009 12:00 CST

Ron Kremer: Phil Murray didn�t need to wrap a medallion around his neck or lug home a trophy to confirm what he already knew about himself and his teammates. He was a winner when he stepped on the bus at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

WW South topples starless Glenbard East

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 7 May 2009 18:00 CST

Minus starters Tim Lovik (seven games) and Piotr Dabrowski (season) due to athletic code violations, No. 1 Glenbard East was no match for No. 2 Wheaton Warrenville South, falling 25-14, 25-13 Thursday in Wheaton.

Oak Forest rallies past Oak Lawn

BY PAT DISABATO -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 7 May 2009 18:00 CST

Oak Forest registered an 18-25, 25-21, 25-20 win in South Suburban Conference play.

Rams stampede past Blackhawks

By Brian Miller For The Beacon News — Wed, 6 May 2009 04:00 CST

Run off 14 straight points in any sport and you stand a good chance of winning.

Monday's boys volleyball roundup

Mon, 4 May 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's boys volleyball action.

Thursday's boys volleyball roundup

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's boys volleyball action.

Wednesday's boys volleyball roundup

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys volleyball action.

Monday's boys volleyball roundup

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's boys volleyball action.

Saturday's boys volleyball roundup

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's boys volleyball action.

Thursday's boys volleyball roundup

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's boys volleyball action.

Battle of Plainfield goes to Tigers

BY RON KREMER RKREMER@SCN1.COM — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Brett Gundersen connected for 10 kills and seven blocks as Plainfield North posted 25-13, 25-17 win over rival Plainfield Central on Tuesday night.

Tuesday's boys volleyball roundup

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys volleyball action.

Bartlett soars past Storm

By BRANDON MANGIA For The Courier-News — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

Boys volleyball: A quick start in each game combined with hard hitting and excellent setting led Bartlett to a 25-16, 25-19 win over visiting South Elgin in an Upstate Eight Conference volleyball match on Tuesday.

St. Charles North outlasts Elgin

By ANDY ROHR For The Courier-News — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

Boys volleyball: St. Charles North survived four game points in Game 2 and scratched out a two-game boys volleyball victory over Upstate Eight Conference rival Elgin on Tuesday.

Patriots nearly perfect vs. Vernon Hills

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:00 CST

Kyle Buck had 10 kills and Brad Feiger added seven kills to lead unbeaten Stevenson to a 25-19, 25-9 victory over Vernon Hills in the championship match of the Lake County Tournament Saturday in Lincolnshire.

Lesson learned: Red Devils win Saxon Invite

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:00 CST

Hinsdale Central won the Saxon Invite at Schaumburg on Saturday and learned a valuable lesson in the process. �We�ve got to get our mentality straight because we think we�re better than everyone else,� senior outside hitter Jordan Williams said.

Thursday's boys volleyball roundup

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's boys volleyball action.

Wednesday's boys volleyball roundup

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys volleyball action.

Tuesday's boys volleyball roundup

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys volleyball highlights.

Wrather a smashing success for Scouts

BY MIKE MADIGAN -- FOR THE NEWS-SUN — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

If the old saying �Dynamite comes in small packages� is true, then Lake Forest�s Larry Wrather, who is barely 6 feet tall, should come with a TNT-warning label when he steps on a volleyball court.

McIlvaine propels Red Devils past Waubonsie

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Graham McIlvaine had 10 assists, six kills and two aces to lead No. 5 Hinsdale Central to a 25-22, 28-26 victory over Waubonsie Valley on Wednesday.

Wednesday's boys volleyball roundup

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys volleyball action.

Frederick boys make Joliet a handful

BY RON KREMER RKREMER@SCN1.COM — Tue, 7 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Joliet's Dylan Frederick's all-around skills make him a handful in the world of boys volleyball. What elevates him to that next level is the element of surprise and deception that comes with him playing alongside his twin brother, Greg.

Griffins happy to advance

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Despite losing its first match of pool play 30-28, 25-23 to Waubonsie Valley, Lincoln-Way East made its way into Saturday�s gold bracket of WW South's Tiger Classic by virtue of a tiebreaker when the Warriors lost to Andrew 25-23, 25-16.

North splits, plays into silver division

By NEIL SHALIN For The Sun — Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:01 CST

In Thursday's pool play at The Tiger Classic, Naperville North volleyball coach Roger Strausberger saw glimpses of what he wants his team to be, but only glimpses.

Thursday's boys volleyball roundup

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's boys volleyball action.

Eagles don't feel the pressure

BY CHRIS KUCHTA -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Being recognized as one of the best high school programs in America by a national media outlet could cause some teams to feel some pressure. For Sandburg coach David Vales and his Eagles, pressure has taken the form of motivation.

Huskies hopeful for tourney, season

By NEIL SHALIN For The Sun — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

Boys volleyball: Sometimes the heart of a champion is tested most when facing adversity. Benet's boys volleyball team entered the 24-team Marist Invitational on March 27 in Oak Lawn and promptly lost that night's pool matches, to Lockport and Reavis, and fell into March 28's bronze flight.

Fast start for Bartlett vs. Larkin

By BRANDON MANGIA For The Courier-News — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

It was only Bartlett's first volleyball match of the season, but everything was clicking for the Hawks against host and Upstate Eight Conference rival Larkin on Tuesday evening. Bartlett's passes were sharp, but its spiking and serving were even better as it posted a 25-21, 25-13 win.

Titans bolt past Chargers

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon News — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

IMSA's Zach Maril finally got an opportunity to play in the Titans' boys volleyball match with St. Joseph on Monday. Maril stood on the sidelines as the Titans opened the season 0-2. But on his birthday, Maril got his shot to break into the middle blocker rotation and tied for the team lead with three kills as IMSA notched its first win of the season, 25-11, 25-16.

After giant leap, Panthers trying to stay atop league

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon News — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

Boys volleyball commentary: The moment Oswego's boys volleyball team captured its first regional championship, a 28-26, 25-20 win over Benet last spring, expectations immediately jumped up.

Aurora area boys volleyball preview

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

A look at what's coming up in high school boys volleyball.

Monday's boys volleyball roundup

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's boys volleyball action.

Griffins rally past Marist for title

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:00 CST

Already down a game in the Marist Invitational title match to the host RedHawks and trailing by five late in the second, Lincoln-Way East regrouped and rallied to a 20-25, 26-24, 25-23 win on Saturday.

Spartans tip WW South for Bison title

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:00 CST

Led by Colin Cullitan, Jack Pries and Steve Carrington to lead Glenbrook North to a 25-23, 19-25, 15-13 victory over Wheaton Warrenville South in the championship of the Bison Battle Saturday at Buffalo Grove.

Saturday's boys volleyball results

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:00 CST

All the scores from Saturday's volleyball action.

Smashing success: Neuqua rolls past Huskies

BY ROB WOLLENZIEN -- SPECIAL TO THE NAPERVILLE SUN — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Led by its hitters Rob Bauer and Derek Menendez, Neuqua Valley defeated host Naperville North 25-13, 25-23 on Wednesday night. Bauer had a team-high 10 kills and Menendez added seven.

Kelly sets up solid win for WW South

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Wheaton Warrenville South setter Joe Kelly dished out 18 assists as the Tigers rolled to a 25-12, 25-20 victory over Downers Grove South on Wednesday.

Sun-Times top teams and players

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Phil Brozynski offers his break down of the upcoming boys volleyball season. Wheaton Warrenville South claims the top spot ...

Marist duo filling big shoes

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Spurred by family tradition, Marist's Joe Smalzer and Dave Nelson both took up volleyball. Now both are reasons why the RedHawks are one of the top teams in the Chicago area.

Warren has work to do on West Coast trip

BY MIKE MADIGAN Special to the News-Sun — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:00 CST

The beautiful thing about being a member of Warren High's boys volleyball team is that in another 10 days, the Blue Devils players will be able to say if some of the best prep volleyball in this country is being played on high-school courts in California.