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Games 1 and 2 of Neuqua Valley’s 25-11, 25-23 match win Tuesday couldn’t have been more different, but both scores were adequate to defeat host Metea Valley. “I thought we played really well in Game 1 but part of the issue was, I think in Game 2 Metea just played the way they were capable of playing,” Neuqua Valley coach Erich Mendoza … ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:30:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11971311-393/boys-volleyball-neuqua-valley-holds-off-metea-valley-in-two-games.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11971311-393/boys-volleyball-neuqua-valley-holds-off-metea-valley-in-two-games.html Lincoln-Way North isn’t the biggest team around, and with two sophomores in the starting lineup, it isn’t the most experienced. So how do you explain the Phoenix’ 9-0 start? “We just all play hard,” senior setter Ryan McFarland said. “We play together as a team, we’re all talking out there, all of us play together as one. It’s not one person getting … ]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:18:56 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11743678-393/boys-volleyball-undefeated-lincoln-way-north-knocks-off-neuqua-valley.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11743678-393/boys-volleyball-undefeated-lincoln-way-north-knocks-off-neuqua-valley.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/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11568102-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-area-season-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11568102-393/boys-volleyball-naperville-area-season-preview.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/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11455348-393/boys-volleyball-neuqua-valley-edges-naperville-north.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/11455348-393/boys-volleyball-neuqua-valley-edges-naperville-north.html There is enough talent on the Sun-Times 2011 Boys All-Area Volleyball team, led by Player of the Year Eric Luhrsen of Wheaton Warrenville South, to make even the greediest college recruiter blush. Among the talented players who grace the team is Marist’s Garrett Dempsey, a two-time unanimous East Suburban Catholic Conference player of the year and state champion in 2010. The UC-San … ]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:42:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5743972-401/abundance-of-talent-on-all-area-team.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5743972-401/abundance-of-talent-on-all-area-team.html
BELLEVILLE — Edwardsville boys volleyball has matured from infant to a toddler of age 3. And Tuesday night, the Tigers grew into one of the big boys. Edwardsville overcame a dominant start by Neuqua Valley to pull out a 19-25, 29-27, 25-21 victory over the Wildcats in the championship match of the Belleville West Sectional. “Three years ago when we were just … ]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 22:35:52 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5705827-393/edwardsville-overpowers-neuqua-valley.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5705827-393/edwardsville-overpowers-neuqua-valley.html Plainfield North’s Jack Krieger was back in the lineup after recovering from a broken thumb when the Tigers’ basketball season ended in the Bolingbrook Regional semifinals. Krieger and his volleyball teammates were in the Bolingbrook Regional semifinals Tuesday night, and this time the outcome was much better for the Tigers. Plainfield North advanced to the championship match Wednesday to face top-seeded Neuqua … ]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 21:48:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5576893-393/krieger-plainfield-north-advance.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5576893-393/krieger-plainfield-north-advance.html
Some teams are fortunate to have one good setter. Waubonsie Valley has the luxury of two and both will be around for a few years. Sophomore Luke Furman had 12 assists and 6-foot-3 freshman Mike Simmons had five assists, two aces, and six consecutive service points with his team trailing 21-18 in Game 2 as Waubonsie Valley stunned rival Neuqua Valley 25-21, … ]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:02:35 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5442168-393/waubonsies-late-run-stuns-neuqua.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/5442168-393/waubonsies-late-run-stuns-neuqua.html This one was personal. Naperville North coach Nate Bornancin had never beaten Neuqua Valley. Nor had senior outside hitter Shane Witmer and his classmates. Last year's 29-27 loss in the third game at Neuqua still evokes bitter memories. "This was more personal," Witmer said. "We wanted to come and get our business done. We have a lot of seniors who really wanted … ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:38:03 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/4546761-393/huskies-finally-down-neuqua-valley.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/neuquavalley/boys_volleyball/4546761-393/huskies-finally-down-neuqua-valley.html