Antioch, Lakes go on the attack vs. cancer

Call it another successful “Volley For The Cure” volleyball match between the Antioch and Lakes girls Wednesday night.

Antioch captured a 25-18, 25-20 decision in North Suburban Prairie Division action. A third set was played for fun, and Lakes won that.

The annual “Cure” match is intended to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise dollars.

Amanda Spera had 5 kills and 5 blocks for Antioch, while Sam Falco added 3 kills and 6 blocks. The Sequoits also received contributions from Linnea Lubkeman (2 kills, 3 blocks), Marissa Grant (16 assists), Abbi McIlhany (3 kills, 3 blocks), Madeline Johnson (3 kills), Meranda Masse (4 aces), Hannah Skoog (2 aces) and Ashley Briggs (2 aces).

“It was a great match between two programs that have learned to compete and put on a great match for the fans, while raising money for a great cause,” Antioch coach Glen Heitman said. “Special thanks to Coach (Antioch assistant coach Jamie) Atkinson, (former Lakes coach) Carla Thompson and all the parents who worked very hard to make this a special night. It was great to see student bodies from both schools there to support their teams, showing great enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. It amazes me to see what started out as an idea from Carla Thompson to try a Cure game six years ago and now has turned into an event with a life of its own getting bigger and better each year.”

Libertyville d. Mundelein: Julia Smagacz slammed 6 kills, and Taylor Zant and Rhiannon Prentiss added four each, as the Wildcats won 25-15, 25-19.

Cindy Zhou had 12 assists, 3 aces, 2 kills and 1 block for Libertyville, which hiked its record to 14-3 and 5-0 in the North Suburban Lake Division. Kristen Webb registered 20 digs for the Wildcats.

Mundelein (17-14, 1-4) received 4 kills from Yasmeen Johnson and three from Sarah Bregenzer. Madi Wilcox set 39 of 41 with 8 assists for the Mustangs.

Warren d Zion-Benton: The host Blue Devils rallied for a 23-25, 25-16, 25-18 win in North Suburban Lake action, as Kendall Farmer pounded 9 kills on 17-of-18 hitting and added a pair of blocks.

Jaime Dickinson contributed 8 kills and 1 block, and Paige Jesperson had 7 kills, 12 digs and 3 aces (9-of-10 serving). Warren also received contributions from Lisiann Rodriguez (14-of-15 serving, 4 aces, 14 digs), Rachel Ziegler (10-of-10 serving, 1 ace, 34-of-34 setting, 12 assists), Haley Mazurick (20-of-20 setting, 8 assists) and Danielle Buschick (4 kills, 4 digs).

Stevenson d. Lake Forest: Liza Pflugradt had 6 kills, 5 aces, 8 digs and 2 blocks for the Patriots in their 25-18, 25-17 win.

Khaila Donaldson added 3 kills and a team-best 12 digs for Stevenson, which improved to 25-2 and 4-1 in the North Suburban Lake. Jenna Radtke and Julia Osmond tallied 4 kills apiece, and Alexa Bykowski dished out 12 assists.

Wauconda d. North Chicago: On senior night, Megan Tallman’s 5 kills and 7 assists helped the host Bulldogs capture a 25-22, 25-8 decision in North Suburban Prairie play.

Susan Karhoff and Emily Holub also had 5 kills for Wauconda (15-5, 3-2), while Lauren Nee lofted 10 assists. Holub also served 4 aces. Ashley Anderson delivered a pair of aces, and Jordan Draegert chalked 5 digs.

Vernon Hills d. Grant: The Cougars outlasted the Bulldogs 25-18, 29-31,27-25.

Grant got 10 kills from Beka Couch and 9 kills apiece from Mallory Gizowski and Brooke Buckley. Gianna Gigliotti served 14 of 14 with 2 aces and also had 16 digs for the Bulldogs. Taylor Rossi lofted 22 assists.