Timothy Christian Preps

Timothy Christian used a balanced attack around Abby VanderWal, Bella Potempa and Ella Rickert to secure a straight-set victory over El Paso to secure third place in Class 2A, tying for the program's best finish at state.

Timothy Christian takes on El Paso-Gridley Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, for third place in the IHSA Class 2A volleyball finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Timothy Christian took third place 25-20 and 25-15.

Timothy Christian had its 38-match winning streak snapped with a 25-21, 25-16 loss to Bloomington Central Catholic in the Class 2A semifinals on Friday in Normal.

Bloomington Central Catholic defeated Timothy Christian 25-20, 25-16 in the Class 2A State volleyball semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Trojans will play in the third place game tomorrow at 12:25p.m.

Sophomore Kate Vogelzang served two consecutive aces to give Timothy Christian the lead for good in the second set, and Texas recruit Abby VanderWal had 15 kills to lead the Trojans past Latin 25-23, 25-23 to the program's first state appearance since 2015.

Dreams finally became a reality for Timothy Christian. After consecutive years of having to watch IC Catholic Prep celebrate, the Trojans finally were able to flip the sectional script Thursday.

IC Catholic outlasted Richmond-Burton 25-21, 20-25, 27-25 in the first semifinal at the Class 2A Marian Central Sectional, and Timothy Christian swept Rockford Christian 25-17, 25-21 to set up a third straight sectional title match between the crosstown rivals.

Abby Vander Wal was raised on Timothy Christian girls volleyball, and this year the Texas recruit has reached 1,300 career kills while leading a record-breaking Trojans' team that has won 33 consecutive matches. That, plus notes on IC Catholic Prep and more from Bill Stone.

Hannah Kenny still has a few more matches as one of the greats in Willowbrook girls volleyball history before graduating early in December and playing for the University of Louisville. The four-year starter is more enthusiastic about contributing to the Warriors’ greatest era.

Timothy Christian, which on Tuesday became the first outright winner in the Chicagoland Christian Conference, on Friday will face York in the "Battle of Elmhurst" under the Friday night lights. That, IC Catholic Prep's big win and Morton forward's four-goal night in soccer notes.

Lynney Tarnow had five kills to lead unbeaten Benet volleyball past Marian Catholic, Abby VanderWal had nine kills in a Timothy Christian win and Benet soccer was a winner in Monday's roundup.

Led by senior and four-year varsity starting setter Alex Barcenas, Downers Grove South's volleyball team is on track for its winning season, and potentially regional title, since 2019. That and more in Bill Stone's volleyball notes.

Hannah Kenny had 10 kills and 14 assists as Willowbrook volleyball rallied past Hinsdale Central in three sets, Benet volleyball beat Glenbard West to stay unbeaten and Timothy Christian and Glenbard East were also winners in Thursday's roundup.

Timothy Christian and Glenbard South volleyball won matches on Tuesday.

Timothy Christian and Willowbrook volleyball were both winners, and Willowbrook boys golf won its Ryder Cup Quad in Thursday's Suburban Life sports roundup.

At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Timothy Christian senior Peter Buikema blends his size, athleticism and deep reservoir of playing experience to be among the top goalies in the state. Let by Buikema and a talented back line, the Trojans have five shutouts in seven games so far.

Here is the schedule of upcoming games and matches for the week of Sept. 3 in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Willowbrook, York and Glenbard South volleyball were all winners in Monday season openers.

The 2024 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Here is the schedule of upcoming games and matches for the week of Aug. 26 in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Hinsdale South senior Amerie “Mimi” Flowers had a memorable state ride during girls basketball with the Class 3A fourth-place finisher. Now she's headed to her first state track meet with a lifetime best shot put at sectionals. That, and much more in Bill Stone's track notebook.

Downers Grove South celebrates head coach Chris Hernandez's 100th win at the school with a surprise party – and baked goods, plus Nate Drye returns to coaching, this time soccer, at Timothy Christian and more in Chris Walker's soccer notes.

The boys track and field season is heading outdoors, and here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The boys volleyball season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2024 high school softball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2024 girls soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Winners of four straight heading into Tuesday’s Class 2A sectional semifinal it hosted, Timothy Christian put a scare into Latin before eventually falling 45-36 in Elmhurst.

Here is the 2023 Suburban Life newspaper All-Area girls volleyball team.

Led by Player of the Year Luca Davies of Hinsdale Central, here is the 2023 Suburban Life All-Area boys soccer team.

The 2023-2024 boys basketball season tips off this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Check out photos from the Class 1A boys State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Check out photos from the Class 1A State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

IC Catholic closed the opening set on a 12-3 run and rode the momentum through the second set to win the Class 2A Genoa-Kingston Sectional 25-23, 25-20.

Ali Ahmed made the most of his opportunity Tuesday night, scoring in the second overtime period to lead Crystal Lake South past Timothy Christian 2-1 in the Class 2A Grayslake Central Supersectional and back to the state finals for the first time since 2019.

Crystal Lake South faces Timothy Christian in the IHSA Class 2A Grayslake Central Supersectional on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at Grayslake Central High School.

Owen Wise scored on a free kick in overtime to lift Timothy Christian over Benet in the Class 2A St. Francis Sectional championship Saturday.

Timothy Christian, IC Catholic Prep and Willowbrook volleyball were all winners in Thursday's prep sports roundup.

Timothy Christian and Benet advanced to the Class 2A St. Francis Sectional final, while Willowbrook, IC Catholic Prep and Timothy Christian volleyball were all winners in Tuesday's prep sports roundup.

Willowbrook volleyball beat Leyden to wrap up an unbeaten West Suburban Gold championship and Benet, Lemont, Timothy Christian and York volleyball were also winners in Wednesday's prep sports roundup.

Abby VanderWal's 13 kills paced Timothy Christian volleyball past Wheaton Academy, York soccer beat Hinsdale Central in double overtime and Glenbard South, IC Catholic Prep and Willowbrook volleyball were all winners in Tuesday's roundup.

Timothy Christian and Wheaton Academy volleyball and Benet soccer were winners in Monday's prep sports roundup.

Lynney Tarnow's 13 kills led Benet's volleyball team past Glenbard West and IC Catholic, Timothy Christian volleyball and Wheaton Academy boys and girls golf were all winners in Thursday's roundup.

The Wheaton Academy boys and girls golf teams swept conference titles, plus results from Wheaton Academy and Timothy Christian volleyball matches in Monday's prep sports roundup.

Abby Vander Wal had 12 kills as Timothy Christian volleyball rallied past York, and Lemont, Glenbard South and Wheaton North were also winners in Thursday's roundup.

IC Catholic Prep senior Ava Falduto and Timothy Christian junior Abby Vander Wal are good friends who live five minutes apart in Elmhurst. They recently shared the dream of representing the United States internationally in Croatia and Mexico.

Abby Vander Wal had 10 kills to power Timothy Christian volleyball past Rosary, Lynney Tarnow's 10 kills led Benet past Carmel, and Lemont, Glenbard East and Glenbard South volleyball and Hinsdale Central soccer were winners in Tuesday's roundup.

Calli Kenny had 10 kills and nine assists to lead Willowbrook volleyball past Metea Valley in the championship match of the Willowbrook Invite, IC Catholic Prep beat Timothy Christian for the title at the TC/Westmont Invite and more in Saturday's roundup.

Lynney Tarnow's 12 kills led Benet volleyball past Metea Valley, Hendrik DeVries had a hat trick with three goals in Timothy Christian's win and Wheaton North boys golf won its conference opener in Wednesday's roundup.

Wheaton Academy volleyball beat West Chicago in a three-set season opener, St. Francis beat Timothy Christian and Downers Grove South dropped a three-setter in Thursday's roundup.

The 2023 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.