High School Sports RSS: Girls Volleyball

Minooka's Kooi, Rivera finalize college plans

By CURT HERRON -- Special to The Herald News — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Lyndsay Kooi and Brea Rivera have enjoyed a lot of different experiences during their volleyball careers. On Wednesday, the two seniors from Minooka got the chance to savor some of those moments during a special ceremony at their school.

Saints march past Benet to 4A title

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

St. Charles East, which started two freshmen, a sophomore, a junior and two seniors, stunned heavily-favored and senior-dominated Benet 23-25, 25-22, 25-19 to win the Class 4A girls volleyball championship Saturday at Redbird Arena.

Hickey, Hilltoppers capture 3A crown

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Annemarie Hickey had 10 kills, three aces and four digs and three other Angels each had five kills as Joliet Catholic (39-3) won its second state title in six years, beating Burlington Central 25-19, 25-14 in the Class 3A championship.

Mighty Macs bounce back, claim third

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley (39-3) got 10 kills from senior outside hitter Kelly Griffin, 18 assists and eight digs from senior setter Desiree Aramburu, and contributions from the entire roster to defeat Evanston 25-16, 25-19 Saturday for third place in Class 4A volleyball.

Wave takes third in 2A

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

St. Edward got 12 kills and eight digs from Kristen Haggenjos, 10 kills and eight assists from Katie Yohn and 11 assists from Rachel Varley to beat Princeton 25-22, 26-24 Saturday in the Class 2A third-place game.

Payton settles for fourth in 3A

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Payton coach Joel Anderson could only shake his head after his team�s 25-17, 25-22 loss to Breese Mater Dei in the Class 3A third-place match Saturday at Redbird Arena.

Mater Dei can't slow Joliet Catholic

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30 CST

Even when its leading hitter is fighting a cold, a migraine and a mighty block, Joliet Catholic is difficult to beat.

Burlington Central soars past Payton

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30 CST

Disappointment was etched on the face of Payton�s Courtney Cunningham after her Payton team was beaten by Burlington Central 25-19, 25-12 in the Class 3A semifinals Friday in Redbird Arena.

Saints' comeback stuns Evanston

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30 CST

St. Charles setter Laura Homann admitted she had no idea how much the Saints trailed by in Game 1 of their Class 4A semifinal against Evanston.

Green Wave falls short in semifinals

BY RANDY WHALEN — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30 CST

St. Edward couldn�t overcome some nerves or Freeburg�s height advantage and dropped a 25-23, 25-22 decision to the Midgets in the Class 2A girls volleyball semifinals Friday afternoon at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Benet's Jendryk finishes off Macs

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30 CST

Jessica Jendryk finished with 10 kills, six blocks and an ace, but it was her play at the net and from the service line in Game 3 of Benet�s semifinal with Mother McAuley that led the Redwings to a 25-21, 20-25, 25-21 victory and a berth in Saturday�s Class 4A championship match.

Some heavy hitters top the All-Area list

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Emily McGee of Naperville Central and Jessica Jendryk of Benet, 2007 second-team selections, and Player of the Year Desiree Aramburu of Mother McAuley head the 2008 Sun-Times All-Area girls volleyball team.

Sun-Times All-Area teams

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Setter Desiree Aramburu of Mother McAuley heads the 2008 Sun-Times All-Area girls volleyball team.

After setback, setter bounces back strong

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Volleyball is a fickle game. Just ask Desiree Aramburu. Last year, the Mother McAuley setter lost her job to Melissa Joyce after the Mighty Macs got off to a 2-3 start. This year, Aramburu is the 2008 Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year.

Grizzlies ready to go on prowl

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

With its victory over Marian Central at the Grayslake Supersectional last weekend, Payton became the first Chicago Public School team to advance to the state tournament since the Public League surrendered its automatic berth in the quarterfinals five years ago.

Dream born from JCA theme

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: The coach of Joliet Catholic Academy's volleyball team could fall into a funk following the departure of the No. 1 player in the nation. She could Google the lyrics of a rock band from her infant past and hum a few bars of Three Dog Night's 1969 hit.

Sisters lead St. Charles East

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: St. Charles East coach Jennie Kull has seen a lot in her 12 years as the Saints' volleyball coach. Kull has coached four state qualifying teams at the school, including a state championship team in 2001 and last year's third-place squad.

Benet and McAuley set for classic

By CHRIS PALL Special to The Sun — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: Hollywood hasn't put many volleyball movies on the big screen, but when Benet and Mother McAuley meet on the big stage of Redbird Arena in the Class 4A semifinal round tonight in Normal, a script will likely write itself.

Mighty Macs prepare for Benet

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Mother McAuley is preparing to face Benet this weekend in the Class 4A state semifinals after the two teams nearly played in a tournament earlier this season.

JCA diggin' its rise to prominence

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: Stephanie Keca would stand out in a volleyball crowd even if she didn't wear a different color jersey than everybody else. Her consistent play in the back row is one reason the Joliet Catholic volleyball team is heading to the 3A state tournament this weekend.

Scully fits in just fine

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: Burlington Central junior Taylor Scully soaked up the moment appropriately with her teammates, coaches, family and friends last weekend after the Rockets defeated Metamora for the Freeport Class 3A Super-Sectional volleyball championship.

Butler gets down to business with Vera

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

College volleyball: There are numerous reasons why Joliet Catholic's nationally ranked volleyball team continues to experience so much success. But one of the major catalysts for the Angels (37-3), ranked No. 9 in the nation by ESPN, once again stepped to center stage.

St. Edward's Yohn shows verastility

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: St. Edward senior Katie Yohn can generate points. Whether it's on a basketball or a volleyball court, Yohn is always a threat to score.

Murphy serves up success for Angels

BY RON KREMER -- HERALD NEWS — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Jennifer Murphy's pinpoint serving has been a key element of Joliet Catholic's run to the Class 3A state volleyball semifinals.

Benet earns first trip to state

BY CURT HERRON — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

After Benet rallied past Naperville Central to capture its first sectional volleyball title, coach Brad Baker was worried about his team having a letdown.

Macs mighty again vs. Lyons

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Mother McAuley beat Lyons 25-15, 25-21 Saturday to advance to the Class 4A volleyball state semifinals.

Payton makes history, earns trip to state

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Payton became the first Public League girls volleyball team to qualify for state since the conference gave up its automatic berth, edging Marian Central 21-25, 25-20, 27-25 in a Class 3A supersectional on Saturday.

Hilltoppers overcome St. Francis

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Annemarie Hickey smashed 22 kills, Gina Vera added 35 assists and Joliet Catholic rallied from Game 3 deficits of 7-3 and 12-9 to defeat St. Francis 25-23, 25-27, 25-21 Saturday at the Class 3A Supersectional at Oswego.

Wildkits bounce Fremd

BY GEORGE M. WILCOX -- PIONEER PRESS — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

The Wildkits topped Fremd 25-17, 27-25 in the Class 4A Mundelein Supersectional to book their first trip to the state semifinals. Evanston (29-10) will play St. Charles East (36-4).

St. Charles East returns to state semifinals

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

St. Charles East earned its second straight state semifinal berth by outslugging Crystal Lake South 20-25, 25-23, 25-17 Saturday to win the Class 4A Elgin Supersectional.

Burlington Central heads to state

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A dedicated coaching career centered around enriching individual lives came full circle for Burlington Central's Marv Leavitt on Saturday night.

Green Wave rolling back downstate

By SCOTT MILLER For The Courier News — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

St. Edward coach Jaime Walton had already taken the Green Wave Downstate once before in her rookie season back in 2004. She's taking them back again after a 25-22, 25-23 win over Immaculate Conception on Saturday.

Saints punch return ticket to Normal

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

St. Charles East rallied past Crystal Lake South 20-25, 25-23, 25-17 to advance to the state finals for the second straight season.

Three Elgin-area teams still alive

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: Three Elgin-area squads remain in contention for a trip to the volleyball State Finals next weekend at Redbird Arena in Normal. St. Charles East (Class 4A), Burlington Central (3A) and St. Edward (2A) all survived sectional title matches.

Joliet Catholic races past Lemont

BY RANDY WHALEN — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Annmarie Hickey had a match-high 10 kills as Joliet Catholic cruised to its fourth straight sectional championship with a 25-14, 25-15 victory over Lemont in the Crete-Monee Class 3A Sectional.

Redwings rally past Naperville Central

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

Sparked by Natalie Patzin, Ariana Mankus and Brianne Hucek, Benet rallied to defeat defending state champion Naperville Central 28-30, 25-20, 25-19 before more than 2,500 fans Thursday in the Class 4A Downers Grove South Sectional final.

Falk helps give McAuley Super feeling

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

If there was one surprising hero in Mother McAuley's 25-13, 25-19 victory over Marist in Thursday night's Class 4A Andrew Sectional title match, it was junior outside hitter Jessica Falk.

Payton notches historic win

BY PATRICK Z. McGAVIN — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Payton became the first Public League school to capture a sectional title in girls volleyball with a 25-17, 25-13 victory over host Trinity in Class 3A.

Immaculate Conception prevails

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Led by Mary Kate Manion, Danielle Remy and junior Abby West, Immaculate Conception defeated Chicago Christian 21-25, 25-18, 25-17 Thursday to win the Class 2A Luther North Sectional title.

Kelsay dishes St. Francis a victory

BY MATT LE CREN — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Rosary made no secret of its plan to shut down St. Francis star Kelsey Robinson in Thursday�s Class 3A Nazareth Sectional championship match, but that didn�t worry Kristen Kelsay.

Burlington Central claims first sectional title

BY BRANDON MANGIA -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Being pushed to the limit has been nothing new for Burlington Central lately. After winning in dramatic fashion on Tuesday to take down previously unbeaten Lasalle-Peru, the Rockets were up to more of the same Thursday night.

Dwight powers past Royals

By BOB REYONLDS Special to The Beacon News — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: Hinckley-Big Rock had already set a school record for victories. But the Royals ran into a large roadblock in the final of the Class 1A Somonauk Sectional.

St. Edward nets title

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: St. Edward is not dressed as Cinderella -- never was. However, to some, a sectional title for a group that entered the state tournament with 17 losses might seem like a fluke.

Thursday's girls volleyball roundup

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's girls volleyball action.

For Holverson, a bittersweet goodbye

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Joann Holverson was in Sports Illustrated once. She was one of the popular magazine's "Faces in the Crowd." This was in the summer of 1999, a short time after she completed the rare feat of being a high school head coach who won two state titles in one school year.

Burlington C. seeking first sectional crown

From Staff Reports — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: Burlington Central is one victory away from earning its first-ever sectional championship. And if the Rockets perform like they did during Tuesday's Sterling Class 3A Sectional semifinal victory against previously undefeated LaSalle-Peru, Central can make plans for a super-sectional appearance.

Lemont gains revenge vs. Bengals

BY RANDY WHALEN — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Lemont avenged an earlier loss to Oak Forest and Joliet Catholic easily eliminated Mt. Assisi Tuesday in the Class 3A Crete-Monee Sectional semifinals. They'll meet in Thursday's title match.

Rosary, St. Francis ready for Round 3

BY MATT LE CREN — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

After splitting two matches in the regular season, Suburban Catholic rivals St. Francis and Rosary will meet a third time Thursday after both teams won semifinal matches on Tuesday at the Class 3A Nazareth Sectional.

Benet earns date with Naperville Central

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Benet beat host Downers South Tuesday to advance to advance to Thursday's Class 4A sectional final against defending state champ Naperville Central. The Redhawks ousted Naperville North in the other semifinal.

McAuley, Marist on collision course

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley ousted Sandburg and Marist eliminated Stagg to set up a Thursday showdown for the Class 4A Andrew Sectional title.

Hampshire cruises to final

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN For The Courier News — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: Hampshire lost its appeal to keep its athletic teams from moving up out of Class 2A to face larger Class 3A teams prior to the school year. After what happened in the Marian Central Class 3A Volleyball Sectional on Tuesday, perhaps it wouldn't hurt Class 3A schools to petition for Hampshire's reinstatement in 2A. A Hampshire team without a senior knocked off defending 3A state champion Crystal Lake Central convincingly, 27-25, 25-19 behind Amy and Kara Wehrs.

Hinckley-Big Rock sees 'dream come true'

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE Special to The Beacon News — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: Hinckley-Big Rock continued its winning ways Tuesday by besting Morgan Park Academy 25-16, 25-22 in a Class A Somonauk Sectional volleyball semifinal. The sectional win was a first for the Royals, who had never advanced to this level of the postseason until this season.

Payton rolls into finals vs. Trinity

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

The opponents and venues change, though the dominant beat goes on for the Payton girls volleyball team marches impressively forward.

Tuesday's girls volleyball roundup

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's girls volleyball sectional action.

St. Edward breezes into sectional final

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: St. Edward senior Katie Yohn didn't mind missing Monday's first official day of practice for the upcoming girls basketball season. After all, Yohn, a prolific scorer on the hardwood, had a valid excuse -- she's busy. And by the looks of it, Yohn might not be shooting hoops with her teammates any time soon after the Green Wave volleyball team posted another postseason victory on Tuesday, beating Winnebago 25-17, 26-24 in the semifinals of the Forreston Class 2A Sectional.

Rockets advance after thrilling victory

By BRANDON MANGIA For The Courier News — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: Advance scouting and a tough regular-season schedule can do wonders for a team. Just ask the Burlington Central volleyball team. The Rockets came out Tuesday and shocked previously unbeaten LaSalle-Peru, winning 25-23, 18-25, 25-23 in the semifinals of the Sterling Class 3A Sectional.

Oak Forest, Lemont set for rematch

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

When Oak Forest beat Lemont 25-20, 19-25, 25-22 on Oct. 23, it was one of the biggest victories for the program since the glory days of the early and mid-1980s.

Burlington Central braces for big test

By BRANDON MANGIA Special to The Courier News — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: No team really needs a reason to be excited for a regional title match simply because it's win or go home. But just in case Burlington Central needed some extra motivation before Saturday's title match of the Sycamore Class 3A Regional, there was that little fact that the Rockets were about to face the same Spartans team that ousted them in the regional title match last year.

Saturday's girls volleyball roundup

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's girls volleyball action.

Payton wraps up regional

BY PATRICK Z. McGAVIN — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Roxanne Rivera picked a smashing way to celebrate her 16th birthday. Rivera had 22 assists, three aces and two kills as Payton steamrolled host Ridgewood 25-13, 25-12 in a Class 3A regional final Saturday in Norridge.

Mighty Macs withstand challenge from H-F

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

If Saturday's Class 4A regional championship match at Homewood-Flossmoor was about whether Mother McAuley was rounding into shape for what many expect to be a run for the Class 4A state volleyball title, it was also about whether the host Vikings belonged on the same court.

Favorites advance at Dundee-Crown

By TIM MASMAR Special to The Courier News — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: The only upset at Dundee-Crown came in the first match of the tripleheader when No. 5 Streamwood took out the host Chargers in dramatic fashion.

Neuqua knocks off rival Waubonsie

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Emily Tulloch, Nikki Federico and Sam Skryd each had six kills and Hope Baumgartner added 11 assists as No. 6-seeded Neuqua Valley withstood a furious rally by Waubonsie Valley to win a Class 4A regional semifinal 25-22, 26-24 Thursday in Aurora.

Red Devils, Mustangs move on

BY MATT LE CREN — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Hinsdale Central extended its school-record victory total to 28 by beating rival Hinsdale South 28-26, 25-11 in semifinal action Thursday at the Class 4A Plainfield North Regional. In the nightcap, Downers Grove South crushed Plainfield North 25-10, 25-10.

Payton nearly perfect in win

BY PATRICK Z. McGAVIN — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Payton flirted with perfection. Lauren Lee served the opening 17 points as the Grizzlies ripped Senn 25-2, 25-5 in a Class 3A Ridgewood volleyball regional semifinal Thursday night in Norridge.

Thursday's girls volleyball roundup

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's girls volleyball action.

St. Edward advances to title match

By ALEX LAWSON Special to The Courier News — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: Victory did not come easy for St. Edward on Thursday night, but the Green Wave was able to push past Aurora Christian 25-13, 25-20 to advance to its Class 2A regional volleyball final.

Knights edge Bloom, continue season

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Bloom Township might as well have been from Mars as far as Lincoln-Way Central was concerned before they faced off Thursday in a Class 4A Sandburg Regional semifinal.

Regional victory makes Foxes' month

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE Special to The Beacon News — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: With less than 30 hours left in the month of October, the Foxes won their first game of the month by defeating Sandwich 25-13, 25-4 in a Class 3A Yorkville Regional semifinal Thursday.

Oak Forest cruises into regional final

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

With Wednesday's convincing 25-12, 25-13 over Rich South, Oak Forest advanced to Saturday's Class 3A regional title game on its home court.

Wednesday's girls volleyball roundup

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's girls volleyball action.

Maroons raring to go

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: A heavy area presence will be involved in the Dundee-Crown Class 4A Regional when the girls volleyball state tournament resumes today for all four classes. Some play-in games began earlier this week, but none involving area squads.

Five Naperville area teams still ailve

By JASON IVANITZ Special to The Sun — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: The volleyball postseason is a long journey that features many twists and turns. In the end however, only one team ultimately makes it to the finish line. Five Naperville-area teams will try to start their journey on the right foot tonight in regional play.

Tested St. Edward primed for action

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball postseason: St. Edward bulked up its non-conference schedule this season to get itself ready for this year's Class 2A postseason. As it turns out, the Wave (19-18) were seeded third in its own regional and will open with Aurora Christian today.

Waubonsie ready for Neuqua

BY RICK ARMSTRONG -- BEACON NEWS — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Here they go again. It's almost like finals week, except there will be more tests to come for some, as 20 area volleyball teams open postseason play tonight or tomorrow in one of 14 regional tournaments.

Stagg, Strus silence Thunderbolts

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

In what may be the first of two meetings against Andrew this week, Stagg sent the Thunderbolts a message Monday night.

Sun-Times girls volleyball rankings

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Phil Brozynski ranks the area's top 10 girls volleyball teams heading into the IHSA playoffs. South Suburban power Oak Forest and Public League champ Payton are teams on the rise.

Payton puts away Young in city finals

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Courtney Cunningham was looking to turn her game up a notch. She picked the right time.

Huskies still have Glenbard East's number

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Naperville North looked across the net at Glenbard East for the third time this season in Saturday�s finals of the Lake Park Tournament. The result was the same, only this time something was different.

Saturday's girls volleyball roundup

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's girls volleyball action.

Oak Forest tops Lemont, wins conference

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00 CST

Dana Wettergren and senior middle blocker Becky Bylina each had eight kills and junior setter Natalie Fiore added 24 assists and six kills as Oak Forest knocked off host No. 6 Lemont Thursday 25-20, 19-25, 25-22.

Thursday's girls volleyball roundup

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's girls volleyball action.

Koncelik has perfect remedy for Bulldogs

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:00 CST

Girls volleyball: These were tense times that called for a strong stomach. Fortunately for Batavia, Taylor Koncelik had recovered from her bout with the flu and stepped up big.

Royals roll past Aurora Christian

BY CHRIS PALL -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: The Royals overcame a 19-14 deficit in Game 1, then dominated the second game. Hinckley-Big Rock outscored the Eagles 11-2 down the stretch in the first game for a 25-21 victory, and the Royals (16-14-2) continued to roll.

Cooler heads prevail after West Aurora slip-up

By Paul Johnson -- Special to The Beacon News — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: There are plenty of ways a girls volleyball team can turn things around when it is losing. One of your key seniors running into a water cooler with another senior following into the mess and slipping is generally not one of them. But that is exactly what sparked West Aurora's 19-25, 27-25, 25-16 win over West Chicago in the teams' DuPage Valley Conference finale Thursday.

Huskies clinch share of conference crown

By Jason Ivanitz -- Special to The Sun — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: The Naperville North girls volleyball team closed out its regular season with a 25-18, 26-24 win over Wheaton Warrenville South, clinching a share of the DuPage Valley Conference championship.

Jacobs beats rival D-C, again

By Brandon Mangia -- For The Courier News — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: With regionals right around the corner, rival schools Jacobs and Dundee-Crown wrapped up their Fox Valley Conference Valley Division schedule by squaring off Thursday night.

Angels get past Providence

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Joliet Catholic's Claire Randich spread good cheer at the net for the Angels in a 25-22, 25-15 volleyball victory over Providence on Thursday night.

Holverson stepping down as Lincoln-Way Central girls volleyball coach

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Joann Holverson, who coached Sandburg's girls volleyball team to the Class AA state title in 1998, has resigned as the head coach at Lincoln-Way Central, effective at the end of the 2008 season.

Rosary knocks off St. Edward

BY SCOTT MILLER -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: There was just no stopping visiting Rosary, which avenged an early season loss to the Green Wave by dealing it a 25-15, 25-18 defeat to spoil senior night at St. Edward in the last match of the regular season.

Payton, Young advance to Public League final

BY MATT LE CREN — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Payton and Young will square off for the Public League girls volleyball championship for the second straight year after both teams won their semifinal matches on Wednesday.

Mustangs stand, deliver vs. Oak Lawn

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

With the conference title on the line, Evergreen Park was not about to let anything distract them as it defeated Oak Lawn 25-18, 25-22 Wednesday night to claim the South Suburban Red championship for the fifth straight year.

Wednesday's girls volleyball roundup

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's girls volleyball action.

Sun-Times girls volleyball rankings

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00 CST

Phil Brozynski ranks the area's 10 best girls volleyball teams. After losing for the first time all season this week, Benet falls from No. 1.

Panthers keep wits about them

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: With momentum starting to go against Oswego, coach Erica Lorenz called a timeout and gave her team a few words. That's all the Panthers needed as they topped Romeoville on Thursday.

Bengals tip Evergreen Park on special night

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Natalie Fiore had 22 assists, four kills, two blocks and two aces and Lexy Maciarz added eight kills to power host Oak Forest to a 25-15, 25-22 victory over Evergreen Park during �Volley for the Cure� night.

Lockport sunny after getting its share

BY RANDY WHALEN — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Thursday night, Lockport followed the same script it had all season to achieve something it hadn't done in eight years: capture a conference championship.

Indians crash Reapers' party

BY BOB REYNOLDS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: In a match that seemed destined to go down to the wire, the big serve of Taylor Anderson and the power game of Sarah Crothers led Sandwich to a 22-25, 25-19, 25-19 victory over Route 34 rival Plano on Thursday.

North Stars down Elgin

BY ALEX LAWSON -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: A feeling of deja vu permeated the volleyball match between St. Charles North and Elgin on Thursday night. The North Stars prevailed 25-11, 25-10 and the manner in which they won both games was alarmingly similar.

Change in momentum works against Chargers

BY TOM STRONG -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls volleyball: The team that has a player named "momentum" on its side has an advantage. That was true at Aurora Central on Wednesday as "mo" switched to Driscoll's side and enabled them to defeat the Chargers' volleyball team in three games.