A block, followed by a hot serving stretch by senior Jack Hopman helped Minooka's boys volleyball team take control in a 25-16, 25-13 win over Joliet Central on Monday.

Setter Louis Czerkies directed the Joliet Catholic offense to near perfection in a 25-16-25-10 win over Joliet Central

Joliet Catholic beat Joliet Central in two sets (25-16, 25-10).

After finishing under .500 last season, the Porters are off to a 7-1 start to 2026.

Lockport beats Joliet West in two sets (25-20, 25-11).

Here are five boys volleyball players from the Will County area to keep an eye on during the 2026 season.

Here is a look at the boys volleyball teams in The Herald-News coverage area in the 2026 season

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.

Colin Baikie moved from the back row to the front row and led Lincoln-Way West with seven kills in a 25-18, 25-19 win over Providence Catholic.