Paul Johnson’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
St. Charles North wins tournament to maintain top spot, while Yorkville enters the rankings.
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Needing tough yards, St. Charles North counts on Carsen Durante down the stretch. For good reason. ‘I’m ready.’
Carsen Durante grinded out 117 yards on 28 carries as St. Charles North toughed out a 10-7 victory over Geneva.
A junior already in third varsity season, Natalie Mitchell emerges for West Aurora. The setup? ‘My go-to now.’
Natalie Mitchell comes through with match-high 10 kills for West Aurora in 15-25, 25-15, 25-15 win over Geneva.
Remembering Al Carius, whose impact stretches beyond North Central College: ‘He’s still here in so many ways’
Al Carius, one of the most successful NCAA coaches of all time, was also a teacher.
Parkview Christian transfer Tehya Knapp puts talent to good use as hitter for Yorkville. ‘Sees my potential.’
Tehya Knapp produces five of her eight kills late in the second game as Yorkville holds off Metea Valley.
Arkansas Tech recruit Kylie Lambert helps set up Hampshire for another winning tune. ‘She’s a good maestro.’
Arkansas Tech recruit Kylie Lambert serves four aces for Hampshire in a 25-18, 25-9 win over Burlington Central.
Milwaukee recruit Hope Wagner builds up belief for unbeaten Aurora Christian. The best way. ‘Pushed myself.’
Milwaukee recruit Hope Wagner comes through with staggering 144 kills and 79 digs for Aurora Christian.
Paul Johnson’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
A clean slate as Hampshire, Newark, South Elgin, West Aurora and Oswego East all join rankings.
Michael Vander Luitgaren shakes off tough season opener for Batavia. Against South Elgin? ‘Really good growth.’
Michael Vander Luitgaren completes 12 of 21 passes for 219 yards and two TDs as Batavia beats South Elgin 35-3.
Finally, UIC commit Elizabeth King displays confidence as crowning achievement for Hampshire. ‘Be who you are.’
Hampshire's Elizabeth King leads both teams with six kills in a 25-13, 25-20 over Dundee-Crown.