Volleyball

Schneiderman to play at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

La Salle-Peru senior Ava Currie was a dominant blocker and powerful hitter for the Cavaliers, leading the area in blocks and ranking eighth in kills. She is the 2024 NewsTribune Volleyball Player of the Year.

A look at final Bureau County statistical volleyball leaders for 2024

From the moment she set foot on the volleyball court for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Lexi Rodriguez has been a fixture at libero. The Sterling native has played in every set since her first match as a rookie in 2021, and has led the team in digs all four of her seasons in Lincoln.

A look at final Bureau County area volleyball standings for the 2024 season

With the fall high school sports season over, check out scenes from the last few months in the Sauk Valley.

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.

Prairie Ridge takes on DePaul College Prep Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, for third place in the IHSA Class 3A volleyball finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Prairie Ridge took the win 25-22 and 25-23.

Marist played Lockport during the Class 4A State semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Porters will play Huntley in the third place game tomorrow at 7:25p.m.

Benet Academy defeated Huntley 25-15, 25-19 during the Class 4A State semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Redwings will play in the Championship game tomorrow at 8:55p.m.

Limestone defeated Prairie Ridge 25-17, 25-15 in the Class 3A State volleyball semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 5, 2024 on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Prairie Ridge will play DePaul tomorrow at 4p.m. in the third place game.

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.

Calhoun defeated Cissna Park 25-16, 25-23 during the Class 1A State semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Lady Timberwolves will play Hartsburg-Emden in the third place game tomorrow at 9a.m.

For the third match in a row, the Cissna Park girls volleyball team seemed to be heading to a third set that would decide its season

The Timberwolves will play Calhoun at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at CEFCU Arena in Normal for the state semifinals, returning to the site of their fourth-place finish from last season.

St. Francis faces Prairie Ridge in the IHSA Class 3A Grayslake Central Supersectional volleyball match on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grayslake Central High School.

The Huntley volleyball team took on Fremd Monday night in a Class 4A supersectional at DeKalb High School.

Huntley faces Libertyville in an IHSA Class 4A McHenry Sectional volleyball final match on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.

Crystal Lake South faces Prairie Ridge in an IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional final volleyball match on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Yorkville Christian senior Ellie Stewart, who helped lead the Mustangs to three wins last week, including the program’s first-ever playoff win and first-ever regional championship, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.

Erie-Prophetstown faces off against El Paso-Gridley in the Class 2A volleyball sectional championship Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Bureau Valley High School. El Paso-Gridley won in straight sets to advance to the super-sectional.

Erie-Prophetstown defeated Seneca 25-16, 25-22 in the Class 2A volleyball sectional on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at Bureau Valley High School. The Panthers will play El Paso Gridley in the Sectional final on Thursday at 7p.m.

Crystal Lake South faces Lakes in an IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Prairie Ridge faces Woodstock North in an IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Hampshire faces Libertyville in an IHSA Class 4A McHenry Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.

Fulton fell to Galena in two sets at the 1A Polo Sectional on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Huntley faces Mundelein in an IHSA Class 4A McHenry Sectional volleyball match on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at McHenry High School Freshman Campus.

Crystal Lake South faces Crystal Lake Central in the IHSA Class 3A Crystal Lake Central Regional volleyball final on Oct. 31, 2024, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Richmond-Burton faces Genoa-Kingston in the IHSA Class 2A Marengo Regional volleyball final on Oct. 31, 2024, at Marengo High School.

Erie-Prophetstown's Panthers defeated the Rock Falls Rockets in two sets, 25-15 and 25-21 to win the 2A Newman Volleyball Regional in Sterling on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. The Panthers will play the winner at the Manlius (Bureau Valley) Sectional on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Henry-Senachwine defeated St. Bede 25-23, 25-19 to win the Class 1A Regional title on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 at St. Bede Academy. Henry-Senachwine will face No.1 seed Brimfield in the Sectional semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7p.m. at Williamsfield High School.

Dixon faces off against Morris for the 3A regional volleyball championship Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Dixon took the win in two sets to land the regional championship.

Rock Falls takes on Sherrard in the Class 2A regional volleyball semifinal Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Newman High School.

Makayla Hecht finished with a team-high 11 points, two aces, 17 assists and seven digs.

Sterling and Morris meet in the 3A regional semifinal Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Dixon. Morris won in two sets and will take on Dixon for the regional title on Thursday.

El Paso-Gridley defeated Princeton in two sets 27-25, 25-21 during the Class 2A Regional semifinal game on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at Fieldcrest High School.

The Burlington Central and Sycamore volleyball teams met Tuesday in the Class 3A Sycamore Regional.

Erie-Prophetstown takes on Oregon in the Class 2A regional volleyball semifinal Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at Newman High School.

Dixon faced La Salle-Peru on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in the class 3A volleyball regional semifinal held at Dixon High School. Dixon upset the top-seeded team in straight sets to advance to the finals on Thursday against Morris.

Marian Central faces Marengo in the Class 2A Marengo Regional volleyball match On Monday, Oct.28, 2024, at Marengo High School.

Parkview Christian defeated Earlville in two sets during the Class 1A Regional quarterfinal game on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at Serena High School.

Hinckley-Big Rock volleyball met Indian Creek Monday in a Class 1A regional play-in game at Indian Creek High School in Shabbona.

Newman hosts Rock Falls for a 2A volleyball regional Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Rock Falls won in two sets and will face Sherrard on Tuesday.

Dixon takes on Rochelle Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in the 3A volleyball regional in Dixon. The Duchesses took the win in 3 sets.

Burlington Central faces Huntley in a Fox Valley Conference volleyball match on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at Huntley High School.

L-P defeated Kaneland in two sets 25-20, 25-16 in AJ Sellett Gymnasium on Oct. 24, 2024 at L-P High School. With the win, L-P claims the Interstate Eight Conference title.

Sterling ends the home volleyball season with a game against Mendota Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Sterling won in straight sets.

PHS volleyball has won 1,033 matches dating back to its inaugural season in 1973 under the direction of five coaches.

Streator defeated East Peoria in three sets 17-25, 25-22, 25-22 on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 in Pops Dale Gymnasium at Streator High School.

Sterling hosts Alleman at the net Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Sterling won in straight sets.