Volleyball

Wheaton Warrenville South dropped a quarterfinal round game to Lane Tech at the IHSA State Boys Volleyball Tournament on Friday, which marked the first time in state history a Chicago Public League team earned a win at the state tournament.

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.

Montini baseball beat Marmion in extra innings in a regional semifinal, and Hinsdale Central advanced its singles player and both doubles teams to the quarterfinals. That, plus more baseball, boys volleyball and tennis in Thursday's Suburban Life roundup.

Minooka defeated Timothy Christian 22-25, 25-17, 25-23 to win the championship of the Marmion Tournament Saturday.

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.

Former Henry-Senachwine player and assistant coach Hope Vinson has been hired to be the Mallards' next head coach, taking over for Rita Self.

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

After dropping the first set of Thursday's All-City tilt at Kankakee, Bradley-Bourbonnais roared back to not just win All-City, but the school's first-ever varsity boys volleyball game.

Bradley-Bourbonnais visited Kankakee for the first-ever varsity All-City boys volleyball game, a comeback 2-1 victory for the Boilermakers.

Rich Zinanni, Fred LeSage, Irish O'Reilly, Jack Sikma, Ben Zobrist and Michelle Bartsch-Hackley are the six people with local ties that will be inducted into the new Illinois Sports Hall of Fame in June.

St. Bede has hired Nicole Trenka as its next volleyball coach. Trenka played Division I volleyball at St. Mary's College of California, has coached club volleyball and served as an assistant at La Salle-Peru.

Manteno High School senior Ava Peterson, a three-sport standout, was selected to the IHSA All-State Academic team last week.

The Logan Junior High eighth-grade girls volleyball team defeated Rockford-Marshall 25-22, 12-25, 25-22 to win the IESA Class 3A eighth-grade Regional title on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Logan Junior High School in Princeton.

Rodriguez is a former Sterling volleyball player who has dominated the volleyball courts during her time at the libero position for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Nebraska volleyball star and hometown hero Lexi Rodriguez honored Monday, Dec. 23, at Sterling City Hall.

Few area athletes in recent years have been able to put together the kind of career that Cissna Park’s Addison Lucht is in the midst of

Take a look at photographer Alex T. Paschal's favorite sports photos in the Sauk Valley for 2024.

Schneiderman to play at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

La Salle-Peru senior Ava Currie was a dominant blocker and powerful hitter for the Cavaliers, leading the area in blocks and ranking eighth in kills. She is the 2024 NewsTribune Volleyball Player of the Year.

A look at final Bureau County statistical volleyball leaders for 2024

From the moment she set foot on the volleyball court for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Lexi Rodriguez has been a fixture at libero. The Sterling native has played in every set since her first match as a rookie in 2021, and has led the team in digs all four of her seasons in Lincoln.

A look at final Bureau County area volleyball standings for the 2024 season

With the fall high school sports season over, check out scenes from the last few months in the Sauk Valley.

Timothy Christian takes on El Paso-Gridley Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, for third place in the IHSA Class 2A volleyball finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Timothy Christian took third place 25-20 and 25-15.

Prairie Ridge takes on DePaul College Prep Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, for third place in the IHSA Class 3A volleyball finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Prairie Ridge took the win 25-22 and 25-23.

Marist played Lockport during the Class 4A State semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Porters will play Huntley in the third place game tomorrow at 7:25p.m.

Benet Academy defeated Huntley 25-15, 25-19 during the Class 4A State semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Redwings will play in the Championship game tomorrow at 8:55p.m.

Limestone defeated Prairie Ridge 25-17, 25-15 in the Class 3A State volleyball semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 5, 2024 on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Prairie Ridge will play DePaul tomorrow at 4p.m. in the third place game.

Bloomington Central Catholic defeated Timothy Christian 25-20, 25-16 in the Class 2A State volleyball semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Trojans will play in the third place game tomorrow at 12:25p.m.

Calhoun defeated Cissna Park 25-16, 25-23 during the Class 1A State semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Lady Timberwolves will play Hartsburg-Emden in the third place game tomorrow at 9a.m.

For the third match in a row, the Cissna Park girls volleyball team seemed to be heading to a third set that would decide its season

The Timberwolves will play Calhoun at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at CEFCU Arena in Normal for the state semifinals, returning to the site of their fourth-place finish from last season.

St. Francis faces Prairie Ridge in the IHSA Class 3A Grayslake Central Supersectional volleyball match on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grayslake Central High School.

The Huntley volleyball team took on Fremd Monday night in a Class 4A supersectional at DeKalb High School.

Huntley faces Libertyville in an IHSA Class 4A McHenry Sectional volleyball final match on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.

Crystal Lake South faces Prairie Ridge in an IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional final volleyball match on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Yorkville Christian senior Ellie Stewart, who helped lead the Mustangs to three wins last week, including the program’s first-ever playoff win and first-ever regional championship, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.

Erie-Prophetstown faces off against El Paso-Gridley in the Class 2A volleyball sectional championship Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Bureau Valley High School. El Paso-Gridley won in straight sets to advance to the super-sectional.

Erie-Prophetstown defeated Seneca 25-16, 25-22 in the Class 2A volleyball sectional on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at Bureau Valley High School. The Panthers will play El Paso Gridley in the Sectional final on Thursday at 7p.m.

Crystal Lake South faces Lakes in an IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Prairie Ridge faces Woodstock North in an IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Hampshire faces Libertyville in an IHSA Class 4A McHenry Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.

Fulton fell to Galena in two sets at the 1A Polo Sectional on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Huntley faces Mundelein in an IHSA Class 4A McHenry Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.

Crystal Lake South faces Crystal Lake Central in the IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake Central Regional volleyball final on Oct. 31, 2024, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Richmond-Burton faces Genoa-Kingston in the IHSA Class 2A Marengo Regional volleyball final on Oct. 31, 2024, at Marengo High School.

Erie-Prophetstown's Panthers defeated the Rock Falls Rockets in two sets, 25-15 and 25-21 to win the 2A Newman Volleyball Regional in Sterling on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. The Panthers will play the winner at the Manlius (Bureau Valley) Sectional on Tuesday, Nov. 5.