High School Sports RSS: mainesouth boys volleyball

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 00:00 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 00:00 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.

Defense powers Hawks past Loyola

BY ROB VALENTIN — Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South's defense shifted into high gear as the No. 8 Hawks came from behind to beat Loyola 19-25, 25-21, 25-16 Tuesday in the title match of their own sectional.

Maine South, Loyola rally to advance

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:00 CST

Maine South and Loyola rallied from first-game losses to earn semifinal wins Friday in the Maine South Sectional.

Maine South edges Glenbrook South

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:00 CST

Eric and Matt Butch combined for 17 kills to lead the Hawks (24-6, 9-1) to the Central Suburban South win.

Maine South tops Evanston

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South d. Evanston 25-15, 25-14: Eric and Matt Butch combined for 17 kills and five blocks as the Hawks (21-6) took down the Wildkits.

Club teammates form strong bond as Hawks

By BOB GOSMAN Contributor — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00 CST

Maine South senior Matt Schueller and junior Eric Butch became fast friends playing club volleyball for Rolling Thunder.