2020 North Side vs. South Side
Since it’s baseball season and we don’t have baseball at the moment, why don’t we pick an all-star team of sorts? How about North Side vs. South Side. In theory, It’s the best of three-match series with the first game…
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Continue ReadingSince it’s baseball season and we don’t have baseball at the moment, why don’t we pick an all-star team of sorts? How about North Side vs. South Side. In theory, It’s the best of three-match series with the first game held at Loyola on a Saturday, Followed by a 1 pm start at UIC on Sunday. If it’s a tie, everyone takes the EL and heads over to Depaul for the rubber match at 7 pm. Now that the matches are in place, let’s pick the teams. Only one player per high school has been selected.
North Side
(Players chosen are from North of route 55, headinig out through the western suburbs)
Grace Asleson
Grace
Asleson
5'9" | S
Lyons Township | 2020
IL
2020, 5’9, Lyons Township
Asleson, the Stetson-bound setter had 708 assists, 228 digs, 55 kills and 39 blocks for 23-win Lions
Sarah Burau, 6’0, S, Wheaton Warrenville South Lehigh-bound setter had 922 assists, 221 digs, 93 kills, 48 aces and 44 blocks in Tigers’ state run.
Anna Calcagno
Anna
Calcagno
6'2" | OH
St. Francis | 2020
IL
2020, Wheaton St. Francis
Calcagno will play at Marshall after posting 432 kills, 188 digs, 40 blocks and 20 aces for Spartans
Natalie Chizzo
Natalie
Chizzo
6'3" | OH
Oak Park River Forest | 2020
State
IL
, 2020, 6’3, OH, Oak Park-RIver Forest
The Northwestern bound outside hitter, Chizzo had an outstanding season and looks to go further on the college courts.
Leilani Dodson
Leilani
Dodson
6'1" | MB
Nazareth Academy | 2020
State
IL
, 2020, 6’1, MH, Nazareth
Despite missing the high school season, she has taken off during the club campaign. Leaving her off this team seemed wrong.
Kati Kaburo, 2020, OH Hersey
The Boston College-bound big hitter finished her senior year with 401 kills, 185 digs, and 46 aces
Addison Karmik
Addison
Karmik
5'9" | S
Downers Grove South | 2020
IL
, 2020, 5’9, S, Downers Grove South
The Green Bay – Wisconsin bound Karmik had a solid season as the court general for DGS.
Hattie Monson
Hattie
Monson
5'4" | DS/L
Benet Academy | 2020
State
IL
2020, 5’4, L, Benet Academy
Undoubtedly the best libero in the senior class, hands down.
Breslen Reid, 2020, OH, Fremd
The Vikings’ 36-win season and a trip to states were led by Reid.
South Team, (Players south of 55 into the Western Suburbs)
Camryn Hannah
Camryn
Hannah
6'0" | RS
Marist | 2020
State
IL
, 2020, S, RS, Marist
The best all-around player in Illinois, bar none. Nuff said.
Emily Kleffman, 2020, 6’3, Tinley Park
Team leader in kills, Kleffman also adds a share of service aces to her success.
Bella Ray
Bella
Ray
6'2" | MB
Joliet Catholic | 2020
IL
2020, 6-3 MB, Joliet Catholic
Lewis recruit Ray has had a great season as JCA qualified for the State Tournament and made it to the finals. her quick feet and arm swing make her a threat in the offense.
Natalie Stefanski, 2020, 5’10, OH, Joliet West
Nice height and big block, combined with her all-around play Stefanski was the main force for Joliet West
Amy Schwem
Amy
Schwem
5'10" | S
Lemont | 2020
IL
Lemont Sr. 5-10 S, Lemont
A William & Mary commit, Schwem put up 803 assists, 146 digs, 66 kills, 54 aces, and 42 blocks
Aleksa Curta
Aleksa
Curta
5'8" | S
Richards | 2020
IL
, 2020, 5’8, S, Richards
A solid leader, Curta adds a great pair of hands and court sense to this squad.
Zoey Seput
Zoey
Seput
5'8" | S
Minooka | 2020
IL
, 2020, 5’8, Minooka
Although Minooka fell to Benet in Supersectionals, Seput had a banner year dishing 1021 assists, in 90 sets.
Lia Moore
Lia
Moore
6'1" | RS
Chicago Christian | 2020
State
IL
, 2020, 6’0, OH/RS, Chicago Christian
A really big blocker and a powerful offensive weapon, Moore help put Chicago Christian on the volleyball map.