Tony Baranek

Coaches preach it to their players all the time. Lincoln-Way East's did some preaching to herself as a junior this year when she decided gym class wasn't going to cut it.

Mother McAuley shows no sign of slowing down at the top, while Joliet Catholic returns to the rankings again. Top 10

Lincoln-Way West's received some interesting news during her last visit to the doctor. If opposing players think she's intimidating as a 6-foot-2 junior in the middle, just wait.

Sandburg outside hitter didn't get to serve much during her senior season. She didn't get to play six rotations either.

Lockport reigns supreme at Autumn Knights Invite, while Lincoln-Way West and Providence are back in the rankings.

Maeve McNamara cheered often Monday — and was cheered for a few times herself — during a 25-17 25-11 victory over Oak Lawn.

Lockport reigns supreme at Autumn Knights Invite, while Lincoln-Way West and Providence are back in the rankings. Top 10

It was senior night at Mother McAuley, and flowers were abound for six players and their parents.

Senior libero Abbi Lujano didn’t miss a beat Tuesday night for host Stagg in a 25-10, 25-23 win over Richards.

If a book were to be written about the volleyball career of at Lincoln-Way West, it could legitimately be titled, “Sacrifice.”