http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com Latest news from the Chicago Sun-Times - High School Sports en-us webmaster@suntimes.com (Editor) Newspapers http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/YourSeason/assets/img/logo.gif http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2013 Niles North’s record season got a lot better Thursday. After coming up short of a championship in the Central Suburban North, the fifth-seeded Vikings won their first regional title since 2006 by beating fourth-seeded host Loyola in Class 4A 25-23, 25-21. The victory was the team’s 30th and extended the program record once more. Andrea Lopez, one of nine Niles North seniors … ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:32:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/15967736-393/girls-volleyball-niles-north-knocks-off-loyola-to-avenge-early-season-loss.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/15967736-393/girls-volleyball-niles-north-knocks-off-loyola-to-avenge-early-season-loss.html Katie Hoover’s message to her Glenbrook South team at the start of the playoffs was simple. The coach wanted her players to put the regular season behind them. The Titans, who entered the postseason at 13-20, have done a remarkable job of that so far. Glenbrook South took another step toward getting back to the state tournament by beating Loyola 25-19, 25-12 … ]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:24:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8602554-393/girls-volleyball-glenbrook-south-advances-past-loyola.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8602554-393/girls-volleyball-glenbrook-south-advances-past-loyola.html Sarah Udelhofen didn’t fill up the stat sheets like some players, but the Loyola junior might have been the team’s MVP on Tuesday. Udelhofen’s ace and kill were two of the team’s final three points as the Ramblers upset top-seeded New Trier 25-22, 25-20 in the sectional semifinals at Glenbrook South. “She was stoic,” said Loyola coach Jenny Morris of the back-row … ]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:12:18 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8553105-393/girls-volleyball-loyola-pull-upsets-on-new-trier-glenbrook-south-tops-evanston.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8553105-393/girls-volleyball-loyola-pull-upsets-on-new-trier-glenbrook-south-tops-evanston.html The sheer power of senior Kaitlin Mohr and junior Anna Pontarelli proved enough for Loyola to thwart two comebacks by host Niles West and prevail 25-22, 25-22 to capture the 4A regional crown on Thursday. Fourth-seeded Loyola (23-14) will face No. 1 New Trier or No. 8 Niles North in a sectional semifinal at Glenbrook South on Tuesday. The 5-foot-11 Mohr, who … ]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:02:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8459607-393/loyolas-mohr-pontarelli-too-powerful-for-niles-west.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8459607-393/loyolas-mohr-pontarelli-too-powerful-for-niles-west.html Some players might have looked at the scorecard for Mission Hills Country Club and scoffed at short yardage, thinking they could take advantage of the par-70 Northbrook track on the warm and sunny Tuesday. Not so fast. No player came close to breaking par on the 6,180-yard host of the Notre Dame Regional as New Trier’s Fitz Bowen earned medalist honors with … ]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:01:21 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8040630-393/bowen-takes-notre-dame-regional.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8040630-393/bowen-takes-notre-dame-regional.html Doubt started to creep onto Loyola’s side of the court last week, but the Ramblers beat it back to snap a two-match losing streak with their win over Wilmette rival Regina Dominican. The 25-20, 15-25, 25-20 victory over the Panthers improved the Ramblers to 3-2 in the GCAC Red. “We needed that feeling of winning again,” said junior outside hitter Anna Pontarelli, … ]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:06:36 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8021497-393/carini-snaps-ramblers-out-of-losing-skid.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/8021497-393/carini-snaps-ramblers-out-of-losing-skid.html Doubt started to creep onto Loyola’s side of the court Thursday, but the Ramblers beat it back to snap a two-match losing streak with their 25-20, 15-25, 25-20 win over Wilmette rival Regina Dominican. “We needed that feeling of winning again,” said junior outside hitter Anna Pontarelli, whose team lost to Mother McAuley in two sets earlier this week. Middle hitter Kaitlin … ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:11:15 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/7953773-393/loyola-bounces-back-with-win-over-rival.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/7953773-393/loyola-bounces-back-with-win-over-rival.html
Loyola girls volleyball coach Jenny Morris wants to look at last week’s straight-set loss to St. Ignatius as a speed bump and not a barricade to a good season. The Ramblers couldn’t run an effective offense after their passing broke down against the Wolfpack in the 25-18, 25-16 loss that snapped Loyola’s five-match win streak. “We’ve been playing very well, and one … ]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:56:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/7896153-393/st.-ignatius-slows-ramblers-express http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/7896153-393/st.-ignatius-slows-ramblers-express In the second match of the season for both teams, Evanston and Loyola put on a playoff-like show in Wilmette. The Wildkits won in a wild finish, beating the Ramblers 25-14, 32-30 on Thursday. “That was awesome,” said Evanston senior Martha Murray, whose block secured the victory. “It felt like a championship. If we are this excited about the second game, I … ]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:46:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/7283090-393/murray-on-the-mark-for-evanston.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/7283090-393/murray-on-the-mark-for-evanston.html
Monday night's rematch between Glenbrook North and Loyola had a similar result compared to the first meeting more than two weeks ago. GBN outside hitters Jenny Huh and Patricia Hare had seven kills each to lead the Spartans to a 25-15, 25-20 nonconference victory in Northbrook. Middle hitter Kristen Arnspong added six kills as GBN (7-10) defeated Loyola for the second time … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:12:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/4454202-393/spartans-top-loyola-for-second-time.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/loyola/girls_volleyball/4454202-393/spartans-top-loyola-for-second-time.html