The Springfest boys volleyball invitational at Glenbard East on Saturday proved to be Glenbard West’s from the outset. Over five wins in as many matches, the Hilltoppers won every set and had an 88-point differential. It culminated with a 25-16, 25-22 win over West Aurora
The York boys volleyball team defeated Lincoln-Way West in two sets in a state quarterfinal Friday in Hoffman Estates.
Glenbard West bounced back from a first set loss to beat Oak Park River Forest on Tuesday.
Lincoln-Way West middle hitter Drew Kregul is an imposing presence on the front line for the Warriors, and had a team-high nine kills and two blocks in a loss to unbeaten Loyola in the championship match of the Tiger Classic on Saturday in Wheaton.
Simon Bratt had 10 kills and two service aces to help Wheaton Warrenville South remain perfect and win its conference opener against Geneva.
Two of the nations top ranked teams Glenbard West and Roncalli (IN) go head to head with the West winning in 2 sets (25-23, 25-23)
Here are Paul Valade's photos from the boys volleyball state quarterfinal match between Glenbard West and St. Rita.
Glenbard West swept St. Rita 25-17, 25-17 in Friday's quarterfinals, and are now two wins away from another state title – on the Hilltoppers' home court.
Glenbard West defeated Hinsdale Central in a sectional final in Hinsdale on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.