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The Naperville Central boys volleyball team must have gone to finishing school. The host Redhawks, who have had trouble closing out matches all year, came from behind late in both games to pull an upset over crosstown and DuPage Valley Conference rival Naperville North 25-23, 28-26. “We were definitely the underdog tonight,” said Naperville Central Albert Lei. “They’re near the top of … ]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 21:54:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5306656-393/underdog-central-battles-back-to-defeat-north.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5306656-393/underdog-central-battles-back-to-defeat-north.html
The Benet boys volleyball team found its secret weapon in senior Nathan Parisi and on Wednesday the Redwings pulled off a mild upset over the host and No. 6 Hilltoppers to win the Glenbard West Regional. The sixth-seeded Redwings won in three sets 22-25, 25-21, 25-22 over the third-seeded Hilltoppers and advanced to the Wheaton Warrenville South Sectional semifinals against Glenbard East … ]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 22:42:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12733360-393/boys-volleyball-benet.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12733360-393/boys-volleyball-benet.html
It was about this time a year ago when the Naperville North boys volleyball team went on a run to a second-place finish at state. The Huskies think they are starting to piece together a similar stretch as they continued a late-season surge with a 27-25, 25-19 win at Naperville Central on Tuesday night. The win gives North a sweep of the … ]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 22:26:52 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12560392-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-north-battles-past-naperville-central.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12560392-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-north-battles-past-naperville-central.html The way the Naperville North volleyball team is playing is “so last year.” With playoffs fast approaching, the Huskies are peaking at just the right time, as evidenced by Thursday’s 25-20, 25-18 win over visiting DuPage Valley Conference rival West Aurora. In 2011 the Huskies caught fire late in the season and rode the momentum right to the state championship game and … ]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 21:40:58 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12458853-393/boys-volleyball-peaking-naperville-north-defeats-west-aurora.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12458853-393/boys-volleyball-peaking-naperville-north-defeats-west-aurora.html When you’re a reserve on a fairly talented and deep volleyball team, you never know when – or if – you’re going to get the call. Trevor Wills got the call Monday night at about 10 p.m. “I got a text from Matt Callaway saying I’m going in tomorrow,” Wills said. “I was excited when I heard that. I told myself I … ]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 21:04:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12259926-393/boys-volleyball.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12259926-393/boys-volleyball.html
It turns out the players on the Naperville North volleyball team just had to get to know each other a little better. After opening the season with an unsatisfactory 2-4 record, the Huskies made it 8-2 since with an impressive 25-18, 25-12 victory over archrival Naperville Central on Thursday. The early season inconsistencies are attributed mostly to a practically new cast of … ]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:06:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12016897-393/boys-volleyball-balanced-offense-helps-naperville-north-top-naperville-central.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/12016897-393/boys-volleyball-balanced-offense-helps-naperville-north-top-naperville-central.html
As it turned out, West Aurora’s comeback victory in the first set against Naperville North simply woke up the visiting Huskies. After the two teams switched sides of the net, the Huskies overwhelmed West and claimed a 23-25, 25-15, 25-16 victory Tuesday in DuPage Valley Conference action. The victory by North sets up a rivalry matchup tomorrow night with Naperville Central. “I … ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:24:52 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11971249-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-north-bounces-back-to-top-west-aurora.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11971249-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-north-bounces-back-to-top-west-aurora.html Glenbard East’s loss to Downers Grove South Saturday at Springfest may have only awakened a sleeping giant. Six-foot-3 senior outside hitter Matt Ploke had nine kills and two blocks, Tim Shenkin added six kills and nine assists and Matt Finder had 14 digs as No. 2 Glenbard East (13-2, 4-0 in the DuPage Valley Conference) buried Naperville North 25-19, 25-15 Thursday in … ]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:13:25 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11870560-393/boys-volleyball-refocused-glenbard-east-knocks-off-naperville-north.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11870560-393/boys-volleyball-refocused-glenbard-east-knocks-off-naperville-north.html
Naperville North outside hitter Spencer Sauter has verbally committed to Penn State where he will continue his volleyball career. “Spencer is a phenomenal talent and an even greater person,” said Naperville North boys volleyball coach Nate Bornancin. “He’s our go-to guy and I’m sure he’ll keep improving at the next level in the coming years.” Sauter was recently named to the all-tournament … ]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:04:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11830384-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-norths-sauter-commits-to-penn-state.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11830384-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-norths-sauter-commits-to-penn-state.html Benet Coach: Amy Van Eekeren Last year: 24-13 overall, second in the East Suburban Catholic Conference, lost to Downers Grove South in the regional final. Top players: Seniors — Luke Ladowski, OH; Bobby Wehrli, OH; Kevin Weithers, MH; Juniors — Pat Dougherty, S; Sawyer Yeazel, OH; Sophomore — Garrett Metzger, MH. Outlook: The Benet girls’ triumph as state champions has inspired the … ]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:42:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11568102-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-area-season-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11568102-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-area-season-preview.html
Spencer Sauter is confident that this will finally be his year. The Naperville North senior has certainly paid his dues and waited his turn before he moved into a permanent spot in the Huskies lineup late last season. A highly regarded club player and high school prospect, Sauter spent his sophomore year as a part-timer behind veteran outside hitters Sam Wilson and … ]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:36:57 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11567960-393/boys-volleyball-spencer-sauter-naperville-north-have-state-trophy-in-sights.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11567960-393/boys-volleyball-spencer-sauter-naperville-north-have-state-trophy-in-sights.html
The Neuqua Valley boys volleyball players have been looking forward to Wednesday’s match against state runner-up Naperville North for almost a year, and the actual event lived up to their expectations. After dropping the first set 25-20, the host Wildcats fought back and defeated the Huskies 25-19, 25-21 to win the match. “I’m proud of our team,” said the Wildcats right-side hitter … ]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:04:35 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11455348-393/boys-volleyball-neuqua-valley-edges-naperville-north.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/11455348-393/boys-volleyball-neuqua-valley-edges-naperville-north.html This is what Naperville North’s Spencer Sauter was working toward all those weeks he had to watch from the sidelines while rehabilitating from an injury. “It was great time, that game,” the 6-foot-6 junior outside hitter said early Saturday morning. “”We got a little too comfortable at the end. We let them get back in there when we should have stepped on … ]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 22:42:08 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5783393-393/huskies-advance-to-final.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5783393-393/huskies-advance-to-final.html
Sandburg could do no wrong Saturday. Senior All-Area middle hitter Bill Siroky had seven kills and three blocks, Andrew Muys added seven kills and Scott Fifer added 24 assists to lead Sandburg to a 25-15, 25-16 victory over Naperville North in the boys volleyball state championship at Hoffman Estates. Sandburg (39-3) trailed 6-4 in Game 1, but went on a 16-3 run … ]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:08:45 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5781443-393/sandburg-wins-fourth-state-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5781443-393/sandburg-wins-fourth-state-title.html
Whether it was nervous energy or just anxiety, Naperville North’s Shane Witmer could not wait to play his team’s quarterfinal against Oak Park-River Forest Friday at the boys volleyball tournament at Hoffman Estates. “I thought it was good just getting out there,” Witmer said. “Obviously, it was the first time here for all of us. But it was good playing the first … ]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:23:55 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5765412-401/naperville-north-puts-away-oak-park.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5765412-401/naperville-north-puts-away-oak-park.html There will be some new faces — and a few unexpected faces — at the IHSA boys state volleyball tournament this weekend at Hoffman Estates. Vernon Hills and Glenbard West will be making their first ever trip to the state finals. Edwardsville is not only making its first visit, it will be the first time any team from outside the Chicago area … ]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:58:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5743590-393/naperville-north-rides-momentum-into-quarters.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/napervillenorth/boys_volleyball/5743590-393/naperville-north-rides-momentum-into-quarters.html