Boys Volleyball | DuPage and suburban Cook County
In a thrilling quarterfinal match at Hoffman Estates High School, Glenbard West secured its spot in the boys volleyball final four, showcasing resilience and skill as Charlie Clifford’s 14 kills helped overcome New Trier 25-21, 29-27.
Junior all-stater Simon Bratt made sure Wheaton Warrenville South would make an appearance at this weekend’s boys volleyball state finals at Hoffman Estates High School. Bratt’s 19 kills and 4 aces propelled the Tigers to a 25-12, 25-21 win over crosstown rival Wheaton North.
Minooka defeated Timothy Christian 22-25, 25-17, 25-23 to win the championship of the Marmion Tournament Saturday.
Glenbard West led in the first set before faltering, but the Hilltoppers dominated Lincoln-Way East in the second set and edged them in the third to win the Lincoln-Way East Invitational.
Wheaton Warrenville South scored a dominating 25-16, 25-15 DuKane Conference boys volleyball win at Wheaton North on Tuesday night.
Five players spiked at least four kills, four had aces, and three recorded blocks in Downers Grove North's 25-17, 25-17 nonconference victory over visiting Riverside-Brookfield.
After a disappointing loss to Oswego in Thursday’s pool play, the Benet volleyball team beat Metea Valley and St. Charles North on Saturday to win the Silver Division title at Wheaton Warrenville South's Tiger Classic.
Led by the strong hitting of Simon Bratt, Wheaton Warrenville South wore down visiting Geneva on Tuesday night.
Playing in its first-ever state title match, York's boys volleyball team battled down to the wire. But in the end, Marist proved too much and emerged with a 25-21, 28-26 victory in the championship match on Saturday evening at Hoffman Estates High School. Glenbard West was third,