High School Sports RSS: chicagochristian girls volleyball

Garcia steady at the helm for Chicago Christian

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Chicago Christian coach James Garcia comes from a military background, having served four years in the Navy. He can be a real drill sergeant at times. Well, at least figuratively. "We all know that there's a time for play and a time for hard work," junior Madison Kamp said, smiling.

Chicago Christian fights to the end

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

It seemed over when it was 16-10, Freeburg. But in dramatic, breathtaking fashion, Chicago Christian forced Game 3, then fell short of winning their first state volleyball title.

Chicago Christian falls in Class 2A final

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Freeburg survived a Game 2 rally by Chicago Christian to prevail 25-19, 26-28, 25-17 Saturday in the Class 2A girls volleyball state championship at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Knights refuse to fall in semifinals

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Led by Kirsten Harms, Stacy Kamp and Carron Von Groningen, Chicago Christian rallied to defeat Harvard 25-27, 25-13, 25-16 in a Class 2A semifinal Friday at Illinois State's Redbird Arena.

'She's going to play'

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Here�s one from the �Just when you thought you�d see it all� department. So I�m standing in the new gym at Chicago Christian on Tuesday, waiting to talk to some of the players about this weekend�s Class 2A state finals, when Knights coach James Garcia walks up.

Battle-tested Knights ready for state

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Chicago Christian's girls volleyball team hopes a strong schedule in and out of the Suburban Christian Conference will pay off with a strong finish in the Class 2A state tournament.

Knights get by St. Edward

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Chicago Christian d. St. Edward 25-16, 25-17: The Knights won in the Suburban Christian Gold as Becky DeRuiter had five kills and five blocks to lead the way. Madison Kamp also had five kills, three aces and 10 assists for Chicago Christian (22-10, 5-5).

Knights take out Rosary

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Chicago Christian d. Rosary 25-21, 25-18: Madison Kemp (18 assists, four kills, nine digs), Carron Van Groningen (six kills, two blocks) and Kirsten Harms (five kills, nine digs) all contributed for the Knights (17-8).

Knights edge Wheaton Academy

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Chicago Christian d. Wheaton Academy 25-23, 25-22: Madison Kamp had a great all-around game for the Knights, recording five kills, two aces, 20 assists and eight digs.

Harms, Knights hammer out win vs. Oak Lawn

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Kirsten Harms had 10 kills to power Chicago Christian to a 25-11, 25-9 win over Oak Lawn on Monday night.