Lincoln-Way Central overcomes slow start
This was for New Lenox bragging rights. More important, Providence and Lincoln-Way Central were playing for a berth in the Class 4A sectionals. Lincoln-Way Central …
- Nov 9, 2011
Angels take down Providence
Volleyball powers Joliet Catholic and Providence matched considerable skill in an East Suburban Catholic showdown Tuesday night in Joliet, but home court didn’t necessarily give …
- Oct 24, 2011
Jelling Providence starts to jam in ESCC
Entering Tuesday’s match between the Herald-News’ top two volleyball teams, Nora Mitros, of No. 2 Providence, conceded this wasn’t just another day on the schedule. …
- Oct 20, 2011
Joyce leads Mother McAuley
Jealousy? Envy? Misery? There’s none of that on the Mother McAuley volleyball team. Although its rare that a sophomore setter can take the reigns of …
- Oct 4, 2011
Joliet Catholic’s Lincoln home in middle
Just over a year ago, Gianna Lincoln was pretty devastated. After playing lower-level volleyball at Joliet Catholic her freshman and sophomore seasons, Lincoln had tried …
- Sep 20, 2011
Providence serves notice on Queen of Peace
Providence senior Katie Urchell takes her serving very personally. “Serving is something that you can really control yourself,” she said. “It’s the only thing you …
- Oct 1, 2011
Maloney, Providence spike North’s punch
When Providence junior Alyssa Maloney leaped high at the net, took a quick-set from Krista Brakauskas, and smoked it straight to the floor at one …
- Sep 29, 2011
Joliet West impresses in win
With six victories through its first eight matches, including an impressive 25-11, 25-17 road win Thursday over Joliet West, senior Katie Urchell is confident that …
- Sep 17, 2011
Wolfpack continue to roll
St. Ignatius coach Erik Eastman saw his season flash before his eyes midway through Game 1 of the Wolfpack’s nonconference match Thursday at Providence. St. …
- Sep 6, 2011
Providence blocks out Lincoln-Way Central
At times, it seemed Providence middle blocker Alyssa Podwell was reading the minds of Lincoln-Way Central’s hitters during the Celtics’ 25-22, 25-19 victory in Monday’s …
- Aug 29, 2011
SouthtownStar girls volleyball preview
Over the past nine seasons, few schools have posted as many girls volleyball victories as Marist. Under coach Natalie Holder, the RedHawks never have had …
- Aug 25, 2011
Despite rough week, Angels cruise
The emotional roller coaster that has been the Joliet Catholic volleyball team's way of like the last few days had another valley and peak Tuesday …
- Oct 13, 2010
SouthtownStar girls volleyball notebook
Only 914 to go. That's how many victories new Providence Catholic coach Rachel Ellingson needs to match the career mark of 918 victories amassed during …
- Aug 30, 2010
SouthtownStar girls volleyball notebook
Among the crowd on hand for Saturday's classic semifinal at the Rich East Invitational between No. 1 Marist and No. 2 Mother McAuley was former …
- Sep 28, 2010










