Boys Volleyball

Joliet West got the bragging rights after a 26-24, 25-21 win over a scrappy Minooka team.

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.

Manteno boys volleyball added another win to its inaugural season on Thursday, taking down Trinity 2-1 on the road after having lost to the Eagles at home on Monday.

Bolingbrook's Daniel Kaduthodill handed out 17 assists in a 25-18, 25-13 win over Valley View School District rival Romeoville.

Manteno boys volleyball added another win to its inaugural season on Thursday, taking down Trinity 2-1 on the road after having lost to the Eagles at home on Monday.

Despite losing 10 players to graduation from last year, Lockport's boys volleyball team has gotten out to an 11-7 record, plus more in this edition of the Herald-News Boys Volleyball Notebook.

Prairie Ridge softball stayed undefeated Saturday after a pair of wins over Glenbrook South. Plus plenty of more softball, baseball, girls soccer, boys tennis, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball scores.

Adam Gieser, one of just two returning players for the Lockport volleyball team, helped lead the Porters to a 28-26, 25-16 win over Providence Catholic

The Crystal Lake Central softball team stayed undefeated with a 13-1 win over crosstown rival Crystal Lake South. Plus more softball, baseball, girls soccer, girls lacrosse, boys tennis and boys volleyball scores.

Led by the strong hitting of Simon Bratt, Wheaton Warrenville South wore down visiting Geneva on Tuesday night.

Trevor Wardlow had 19 kills to lead Bolingbrook to a 25-21, 24-26, 25-13 win over Joliet Catholic Academy.

The Tigers showed good form against a first year program and hope to build on that success.

Aydan Garcia had 17 kills to lead Joliet Catholic Academy to a season-opening 18-25, 25-22, 26-24 win over Providence Catholic on Tuesday.

Kaneland picked up victories across baseball, softball and girls soccer on Monday. That, and more results from Kane County-area sports teams from Monday.

Here are five boys volleyball players to keep an eye on during the 2025 season in The Herald-News area.

A look at the 2025 Herald-News area boys volleyball teams.

The champion UNO 17U Elite team features players from Joliet West, Minooka, Lincoln-Way Central, Providence and Lincoln-Way East.

Connor Jaral of Lincoln-Way West helped lead the Warriors to the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2018. He is the Herald-News boys volleyball Player of the Year.

The Herald-News coverage area was well-represented in the Southwest Prairie Conference’s 2024 all-conference accolades in girls badminton, boys volleyball, girls soccer, baseball and softball.

Bolingbrook shook off a first-set loss and beat Joliet West 17-25, 25-19, 25-17 to capture the first regional championship in program history

Kyle Farrell went the distance, striking out 14 as Wilmington baseball advanced to the sectional finals, plus plenty more postseason baseball, softball, lacrosse, girls soccer and boys volleyball around the Herald-News area.

Lincoln-Way East, Providence Catholic win softball, Minooka wins girls soccer. That and more in Tuesday's roundup.

Lincoln-Way West wins baseball, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Lincoln-Way East win softball. That and more in Monday's The Herald-News sports roundup.

Crystal Lake South starter Yandel Ramirez struck out 12 batters and threw a complete game to lead the Gators to a 13-0 win over Belvidere on Thursday. Plus more playoff boys lacrosse scores along with softball and boys volleyball.

Joliet Catholic's softball team defeated Wilmington 6-2 to reach the Class 2A JCA Regional championship. And more postseason results from softball and girls soccer in Tuesday's Herald-News sports roundup.

A local wrestler qualified for the Pan-Am Games, plus spring sports aplenty from all around the Herald-News area in today's Area Roundup.

West Aurora baseball rallied for a win, Romeoville baseball scored a season-high 19 runs and more results in Tuesday's Herald News roundup.

Setter Connor Dmochowski had 20 assists as a balanced Bolingbrook attack led to a 25-14, 25-14 win over Lincoln-Way Central.

Crystal Lake South scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to come back to beat Cary-Grove 7-6 on Monday. Plus more baseball softball, girls soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis and boys volleyball scores.

The Lincoln-Way Central baseball team handed Lincoln-Way West its first loss of the season on Monday that and more baseball, softball, soccer, track and field and lacrosse in Monday's roundup.

Several teams have emphasized accuracy over power on serves and attacks

McKayla Anderson and Annabelle Pederson combined to throw a no-hitter in Dundee-Crown's 10-0 win over Jacobs on Tuesday. Plus more softball, baseball, girls soccer, boys lacrosse, boys tennis and boys volleyball scores.

Seneca boys and girls win Tri-County Conference tack titles. Lincoln-Way West baseball stays unbeaten: Herald News Sports roundup for Tuesday.

Lincoln-Way Central, Dwight win baseball, Providence Catholic, Wilmington win softball. That and more in Monday's roundup.

Plainfield North's Cole Clarke had a match-high 18 kills to lead the Tigers to a 22-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Neuqua Valley

The Joliet West boys volleyball team is having a season that, so far, has been tough to match. The Tigers improved to 20-3 on the year after last Tuesday’s win over Southwest Prairie Conference rival Plainfield Central.

Seneca, Morris win in baseball, Lincoln-Way East, Seneca win in softball. That and more in Thursday's roundup.

Joliet Catholic had little trouble against St. Viator in the first set and shook off an early slump in the second to earn a 25-14, 26-24 sweep Wednesday on the Hilltoppers' senior night.

Lockport's boys volleyball team outlasted Bolingbrook 26-24, 21-25, 31-29 on Tuesday in Southwest Suburban Conference action for the Porters' 15th win in a row.

Nathan Fleischauer had 11 kills and Tommy Fellows added nine as Joliet West cruised to a 25-20, 25-13 win over Southwest Prairie Conference rival Plainfield Central on Tuesday.

Joliet West baseball stays out, Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way West and Minooka among winners, Peotone, Morris, and Providence won in softball: Herald News Sports roundup, for Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024.

St. Charles East boys volleyball took down Addison Trail in straight sets to move closer to .500 on the season.

Marengo's Michael Kirchhoff and Prairie Ridge's Reese Mosolino each threw a no-hitter for their respective teams Wednesday night. Plus more baseball, softball, girls soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis and boys volleyball scores.

Glenbard West boys volleyball hosted Oak Park-River Forest in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Lincoln-Way East Baseball, Softball, Track and Field and Water Polo all were winners Tuesday: Herald News Sports Roundup for Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024.

After trailing virtually the entire second set, Joliet West squeezed out a comeback to sweep Providence Catholic Tuesday night.

Dwight baseball rolls to a win, Joliet Catholic and Wilmington are among other baseball winners and Plainfield North sets school track record. That and more in Friday's roundup.

Lincoln-Way Central softball stays unbeaten, Coal City, Providence and Joliet Catholic also won, Seneca, Joliet West and Lincoln-Way West among winners in baseball: Herald News Sports roundup for Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Noah Konopack's 22 assists and nine digs led Lincoln-Way West to a 25-17, 25-18 win over Minooka

Connor Jaral of Lincoln-Way West is a volleyball player through and through