Volleyball
Spring Sports Preview of local teams
Be sure to pick up the March 22 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper, which includes an eight-page 2023 Spring Sports Preview of local high school teams. The preview contains schedules…
Read MoreIllini volleyball to play at VHS
The University of Illinois volleyball team announced that one of its spring matches will be played at Valmeyer High School. The game will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25,…
Read MoreLandgraf back for CHS spikers
Columbia High School announced last week that Kelly Landgraf will return as head coach of the varsity volleyball squad in 2023. Landgraf’s last season with the Eagles was in 2016,…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Volleyball Team
There was talent galore this past fall on the local high school volleyball scene, as a few local teams battled for postseason glory and several individuals were honored at the…
Read MoreState honors for local spikers
The Champaign News-Gazette announced its 41st All-State Volleyball Team last week, with a few local high school players receiving recognition. Making the paper’s “Special Mention 50” were Gibault’s Abby Grohmann…
Read MorePirates go down fighting
The season came to an end for the Valmeyer High School volleyball team last Wednesday night in the IHSA Class 1A Trico Sectional final. The Pirates (29-9) fell in three…
Read MorePirates sail into sectional final
The Valmeyer High School volleyball squad is the last local team standing as it continues a playoff run that hopefully sails them north to Normal next weekend. The Pirates advanced…
Read MoreHawks fall in regional final
BY BRIAN STARK The Gibault Catholic High School volleyball squad ended its season earlier than it had hoped, falling at home to a tough squad in the Class 1A Gibault…
Read MoreSpikers keep eyes on the prize
It’s postseason time for local high school volleyball squads, who are hoping to survive and advance. Valmeyer (26-8) closed out its regular season with a quick two-set victory at home…
Read MoreRegionals await volleyballers
With the postseason picture now in focus, local high school volleyball squads know the path they must take for greatness. Only a few more matches are scheduled before the regular…
Read MoreVolleyball rivals go pink
Every year, local high school volleyball rivals Waterloo and Gibault unite for a common cause: breast cancer research. The annual “Dig Pink” match raises funds for organizations dedicated to that…
Read MoreVolleyball teams keep reaching high
Early October signals that the end of the regular season is near for high school volleyball teams, meaning it’s time to prepare for the playoffs. Waterloo lost several key players…
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