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.

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.