I was blessed with great kids and great parents. Its a fairy-tale ending (for me) for sure. Goudreau led with nine kills, while Rush had three kills and an ace to pace the Saints offensively. Girls volleyball: Willowbrook, St. Charles East on postseason collision The Saints (33-7) will face Mother McAuley in Friday's state semifinal at Red Bird Arena at 8:30 p.m. St. Charles East managed to overcome a pair of two-point deficits in the first set to eventually tie it at 20-20 on Lexi Crossen's booming block at the net. If you miss six serves, you are probably going to have a difficult time winning a game,Kull said. After the Saints beat Mother McAuley in the first game of the Class 4A state semifinal on Friday night, Kull spent the majority of the timeout between games working on her dance moves. St. Charles East head girls volleyball coach Jennie Kull hugs former team members following her final regular season home game on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. St. Charles East head coach Jennifer Kull coaches her team in the Class 4A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Redbird Arena in Normal. Family members, coaches and Kulls current and former players some from more than 20 years ago were in attendance for the 30-minute celebration. Mother McAuley's Ellie White (8) spikes the ball between St. Charles East's Alexis Crossen (22) and teammate Julia Ferrandino (16) in the Class 4A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Redbird Arena in Normal. Armstrong: St. Charles East players come home for Jennie Kull We had a hard practice getting ready for this and I think we got a lot done yesterday. "Constantly talking on the court is our biggest thing. The St. Charles East (St. Charles, IL) varsity volleyball team won Friday's neutral playoff match against Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL) by a score of 2-0. St. Charles East's Lia Schneider returns the ball during a Class 4A Hinsdale Central supersectional against Loyola Academy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. St. Charles East's Natalee Rush (9) and her Saints teammates earned the No. The Mighty Macs record now stands at 37-3. "It's a game and it's fun. St. Charles East won 25-22, 25-18. South Elgin High School. St. Charles East Volleyball Overall 9-26 0.26 Win % Conference 0-6 7th DuKane Home2-11 Away1-6 Neutral6-9 PF26 PA55 Streak1L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Add a Team Photo Give fans a look at the team Post a Video St. Charles East's Tatum Ahrens (21) and Natalee Rush (9) go up for a block during a Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final against Willowbrook on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. This is Kulls final season at East after more than 25 years. We all wanted it so much that when we finally got it, it was so rewarding., St. Charles East head girls volleyball coach Jennie Kull (center) was honored following her final regular season home game on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. 1020 Dunham Rd., St. Charles IL 60174. Thats what theyve done the entire year, just battled. St. Charles North's Jessica Parker sets the ball during a home game against St. Charles East on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Scott Anderson/sanderson@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East fans cheer on their volleyball team in the Class 4A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Redbird Arena in Normal. That's what they've done the entire year, just battled. (Hononegah), @ Schaumburg JV Invite (Semi. The Saints were led by Goudreau's seven kills, while Rush had four kills. St. Charles East head girls volleyball coach Jennie Kull hugs former team members following her final regular season home game on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. St. Charles North is now riding a three-game winning streak and closes the season with Cary-Grove, Glenbard North and Batavia all on the road before the postseason begins. Recovering from a serious car accident, St. Charles East's Jennie Kull St. Charles East's Sarah Musial (5) goes up for a block during a game at St. Charles North on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. St. Charles East girls volleyball coach Jennie Kull has reason to smile after her team's senior night win over Downers Grove North on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. The only thing you can control is your work ethic, and I think thats a lesson everyone can take beyond the volleyball court, Morgan Kull said. (Scott Anderson). St. Charles East won 25-22, 25-18. Loyola Academy vs St. Charles East | Volleyball | 11/4/2022 - MaxPreps Calli Kenny heated up in set two and finished with five kills and three aces. The nerves kind of come with it. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. The team has a Big Three of senior outside hitter Gabija Staniskis, junior outside hitter Ava Novak and sophomore libero Aniya Warren. We prepared yesterday for this. [Dancing] is very normal, Kull said. (Scott Anderson). Smudges of mascara accompanied tears cascading down Maya Lopez's face as she was mugged by friends and family just past midcourt. St. Charles East High School (IL) Varsity Volleyball - MaxPreps "It's truly an honor that my teammates trusted me with that role [as defensive specialist] and I was able to do them well," Lopez said. "I'm happy for them [North] because they're taking a different [postseason] road and we won't have to see them anymore [in a regional or sectional bracket]. While the Knights have been led by junior outside hitter Ava Falduto, keep your eye on two sophomores that will likely make some noise in the playoffs, according to coach Nancy Kerrigan -- middle blocker Delilah Hyland and outside hitter Kiely Kemph. Members of the St. Charles East volleyball team react after winning the first set against St. Charles East in the Class 4A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Redbird Arena in Normal. This is probably the best Ive ever played, and its my last year, she said. June 2023 (5) May 2023 (43) April 2023 (51) ST. CHARLES - Lexi Crossen had tears welling towards the end of the interview. St. Charles East High School Volleyball; Boys Volleyball (2021) Schedule; St. Charles East Boys Volleyball (2021) Schedule. "It's a confidence thing, and with that confidence and connecting, we're in a good direction going into the playoffs.". Mother McAuley stormed back in the final set to win the Class 4A state semifinal 25-27, 25-17, 25-20. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com. It was a small token -- and image -- of the hundreds of prep volleyball players she has coached in her collective 36-year volleyball coaching career. Prior to first serve, Hawkins gave a speech that preceded a several minute tribute video from former players and coaches Kull worked with over the years. St. Charles East senior outside hitter Kate Goudreau nearly matched Whites stellar play, finishing with 20 kills and 12 digs. St. Charles East High School home of the Fighting Saints is a public school located in St. Charles, Illinois. Rick Armstrong's Beacon-New/Courier News girls volleyball rankings and It's all up to us, I think.". The Mighty Macs, the most storied program in the state, will battle Benet in Saturday's 8:55 p.m. state championship match. St. Charles East High School (IL) Boys Varsity Volleyball - MaxPreps St. Charles North's Kayla Davern (11) ande Victoria Huptych (3) go up for a block during a home game against St. Charles East on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Name: St. Charles East High School City: St. Charles City Population: 26,286 County: Kane Enrollment: 2453 Nickname: Fighting Saints Colors: Orange/Black Conference: Upstate Eight Superintendent: Dr. Francis Kostel Principal: Nina Narozny Athletic Director: Wayne Demaar Assistant Athletic Director: Laura Osborne Head Coach: Jennie Kull 1 seed in the Class 4A Proviso West sectional. (Sandy Bressner sbressner@shawmedia.com), For Crossen, her memories consist of team bonding activities and all of the stuff Kull made us do to become the family that we are today., How we play on the team, how we play on the court, Crossen said. This is Kulls final season at East after more than 25 years. "She means a lot to me and she's done so much for volleyball in this entire community. St. Charles North 4-3 (2) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Loyola (31-9), who was vying for their first state bid since 2014, was paced by six kills by Gundlach, five by Charlier and four from Ava Bogan. We were calm coming in to today and we knew we could do it. Willowbrook's Elisa Chivilo returns the ball during their Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final against St. Charles East on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Willowbrook's Calli Kenny sets the ball during their Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final against St. Charles East on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. This is Kulls final season at East after more than 25 years. St. Charles East 1-0 (4) Advertisement. I think its easy for us, for players who have gone through the program, to take that dedication for granted. Scott Anderson/sanderson@shawmedia.com, Mother McAuley's Ellie White (8) spikes the ball between St. Charles East's Alexis Crossen (22) and teammate Julia Ferrandino (16) in the Class 4A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Redbird Arena in Normal. It's her last year. 1 may outlast Kull in the next chapter of volleyball at St. Charles East. Upload it Looks like no one made the cut this year We are waiting for the roster to be submitted. Home 8-5 Away 3-3 Neutral 8-10. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East's Lia Schneider returns the ball during a Class 4A Hinsdale Central supersectional against Loyola Academy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. "It's most certainly going to be a lot of fun. St. Charles East's Alexis Crossen goes up for a kill during a game at St. Charles North on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. "It should be fun unless we don't make it fun for ourselves. "If you miss six serves, you are probably going to have a difficult time winning a game," Kull said. Saints | St. Charles East HS Athletics Website. Mid-Valley Subscribe. Youd think that I did something. 1020 Dunham Rd., St. Charles IL 60174. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, Willowbrook's Elisa Chivilo returns the ball during their Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final against St. Charles East on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. "We definitely put up a huge fight, but again we put up a good fight [22] points the first set and 18 points the second set. Were struggling on the record end of things [face value], but we came out here and fought against a really nice [East team], Wasik continued. We just watch [and then] they're like anybody else to us.". Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East's Lia Schneider bumps the ball during a game at St. Charles North on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. The Saints, in their first state trip since 2011, nearly added another fairy-tale victory for Kull. From there, four errors and kills from Goudreau and Musial set up match point in the sequence. "They're taking care of me this season. We knew that we've been down before. Sarah Musial added 26 assists for the Saints. St. Charles East won 25-22, 25-18. One moment on the court that for sure is saved in the memory bank for Ferrandino was the Saints defeating Benet in three sets on Sept. 7. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East's Tatum Ahrens (21) and Natalee Rush (9) go up for a block during a Class 4A Hinsdale Central supersectional against Loyola Academy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. "It was one of the best ones we played energy-wise when we look at [other team's] records, I don't think it matters to us. Watch Later. St. Charles East (17-4, 3-2) had its four-match winning streak snapped. Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball - Part 2 WWS JV Invite. As her players clung together in a tight circle, Kull broke out a few moves in a light and fun timeout as House of Pains Jump Around blared loudly from the speakers at Redbird Arena. I'm very blessed to have this group of kids. OVERALL 2-12 0.14 Win % CONFERENCE . And how they fit in the picture with the rest of the team. Willowbrook's Hannah Kenny (6) and Hope Reckamp (11) go up for a block from St. Charles East's Alexis Crossen (22) during the Class 4A Proviso West sectional final on Wednesday. For Crossen and the eight additional St. Charles East seniors , Wednesday night had a dual significant purpose - senior night - and the final regular season match of St. Charles East coach Jennie Kull's 36-year coaching career. Up until that point, the team hadnt been dominant. The Mighty Macs forced a third set by pulling ahead at the midway point of the second set. St. Charles East players celebrate their Class 4A Proviso West sectional final win over Willowbrook on Wednesday. She always has a heart for everyone. St. Charles East's Julia Ferrandino serves the ball against Mother McAuley in the Class 4A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Redbird Arena in Normal. Willowbrook, meanwhile, was paced by Hannah Kenny's 10 kills. (Playoffs-Carmel). St. Charles East's Natalee Rush gets a kill over the net during a Class 4A Hinsdale Central supersectional against Loyola Academy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Now, its really our time, Ferrandino said. St. Charles East won 25-22, 25-18. St. Charles East's Kate Goudreau goes up for a kill during a game at St. Charles North on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Prep Sports Girls volleyball: St. Charles East earns 1st state berth since 2011 St. Charles East coach Jennie Kull celebrates with her team following their Class 4A Hinsdale Central. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East's Sarah Musial (5) goes up for a block during a game at St. Charles North on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. St. Charles East High School This match is a part of the 2022 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: IHSA - Class 4A tournament. Bell Graham Elementary Subscribe. 1 seed gives us a lot of confidence," said Kenny, whose 33-2 team is the top seed in the Proviso West sectional, and could be in a position to face No. St. Charles North's Haley Burgdorf (left) and Karlie Custer celebrate a point. ", "I told the seniors thank-you for everything that they helped shape and make this program," Mason said. It's 25 points [to win]," Ramblers coach Mallory Thelander said. "If I don't put any pressure on myself, I wouldn't try. Even when we miss a point, we know we're going to get the next one back because we're all confident.". Her players followed her lead, spending most of the timeout dancing, smiling and laughing. Theres no words. The Saints received nine kills from Alexis Crossen, while Lia Schneider contributed 19 digs and seven assists. St. Charles East Boys Volleyball (2021) Schedule - MaxPreps Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East Head Coach Jennie Kull celebrates following their Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final win over Willowbrook on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Maddie Gorniak, St. Charles North The North Stars upset Geneva to win a Class 4A regional title, and this senior libero was a big reason behind the North Stars' success. In the first set, the Saints built a surprising 9-3 early lead, but Willowbrook managed to claw right back in behind the combination of Calli and Hannah Kenny and Natalie Cipriano. We all worked together as a team, Ferrandino said. Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East Head Coach Jennie Kull talks to her team following their Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final win over Willowbrook on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. "All day, I was just thinking about my speech making sure everything was set for tonight because I did want this to be very special for her," Hawkins said. St. Charles North's Haley Burgdorf reaches for the ball during a home game against St. Charles East on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. 2 seed St. Charles East in the sectional final Nov. 2. East High School Subscribe. 1 subsectional seed in the Harlem sectional, said that there's a healthy amount of pressure for her team, but there is something else. She really cares about every single one of her players, Ferrandino said. Mother McAuley managed to steal the spotlight, storming back to win the final two games to record a 25-27, 25-17, 25-20 victory over the Saints. And she spends even more time trying to figure out how to motivate the group.. Girls volleyball: St. Charles East earns 1st state berth since 2011 The Saints and Warriors eventually tied 10 times all the way up to point 23. After a Warriors attack error brought it to set point, Goudreau pounded down her fourth kill of the set. "I think it's a good mix of both," Kemph said. Corron Elementary Subscribe. St. Charles East won 25-22, 25-18. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, Willowbrook's Hannah Kenny gets the ball over the net during their Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final against St. Charles East on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. St. Charles North's Haley Burgdorf (left) and Karlie Custer celebrate a point. (H. Rick Bamman / The Courier-News) St. Charles East coach Jennie Kull would have relished her recent honor from illprepvb.com regardless of the circumstances. St. Charles East Volleyball Roster 2023-24 Players (0) Staff (3) Do you have a team photo? Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, Willowbrook's Grace Conley returns the ball during their Class 4A Proviso West Sectional final against St. Charles East on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. St. Charles East players celebrate a point during a Class 4A Hinsdale Central supersectional against Loyola Academy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. When you have an opportunity, take advantage. Anderson Elementary Subscribe. "I just know going into these games, we were so prepared and we had no doubt in our mind that we could pull through this. Monday, October 1 results. At times, I have a freshman and three sophomores out there, Trojans coach Mark Wasik said. on demand Sep 24, 2022 | 11:00 AM PDT. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles North's Kayla Davern takes a swing against St. Charles East on Tuesday. Downers Grove North (13-22) now turns its attention to the postseason after a challenging regular season slate. MJS The Saints weren't flustered, seizing leads of 11-10, 15-13 and 18-15 following a service error. No live or upcoming events currently scheduled. She totaled 35 aces and. Saints | St. Charles East HS Athletics Website. (Sandy Bressner sbressner@shawmedia.com). The Mighty Macs (38-3), who lost to Metea Valley in the 4A championship match last season, ended a possible storybook ending to Kull's career with a thrilling comeback. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles East players celebrate a point during a Class 4A Hinsdale Central supersectional against Loyola Academy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. The Mighty Macs (38-3), who lost to Metea Valley in the 4A championship match last season, ended a possible storybook ending to Kulls career with a thrilling comeback.
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