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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

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