Tour of Illinois – West Suburb Region
Did you know that there is a wiki online that names 19 cities that make up the western suburbs? These cities include Naperville to Cicero, Bolingbrook to Franklin Park, West Chicago to Oak Park. those are just a few towns…
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Continue ReadingDid you know that there is a wiki online that names 19 cities that make up the western suburbs? These cities include Naperville to Cicero, Bolingbrook to Franklin Park, West Chicago to Oak Park. those are just a few towns that make up the west burbs. Let’s look at the top players in the West Suburbs.
Senior Superlatives
Taylor Landfair
Taylor
Landfair
6'5" | OH
Plainfield Central | 2020
State
IL
, 2020, 6’5, OH. Plainfield Central, Sports Performance, Minnesota
Already in Minnesota, Landfair is ready to move ahead with her collegiate career.
Hattie Monson Hattie Monson 5'4" | DS/L Benet Academy | 2020 State IL , 2020, 5’4, L, Benet Academy, Adversity , Notre Dame
Monson switched clubs to Adversity but brought her passing with her. She is the best senior passer in the state of Illinois. Enjoy your career at Notre Dame. Thinking it will be a great one!
Leilani Dodson Leilani Dodson 6'1" | MB Nazareth Academy | 2020 State IL , 2020, 6’1, MB, Nazareth Academy, Adversity , BYU
Although missing the high school season due to injury, she showed why she was signed by BYU during USAV season. Such a quick arm swing and great footwork, Dodson is as good a Middle as there is in 2020.
Natalie Chizzo Natalie Chizzo 6'3" | OH Oak Park River Forest | 2020 State IL , 2020, 6’1, MB, Nazareth Academy, Adversity , Northwestern
Chizzo hits with a power and gaps the ball between the block. It’s great she will be local at Northwestern.here is in 2020.
Sophie Gregus, 2020, 6’1, OH, Benet Academy, Adversity , Illinois
You can not look at the success of Benet without looking at the contribution Gregus to the Red Wings offense
Up and Coming in 2020-2021
Rachel Musienga, 2021, 6’0, S, Benet Academy, Adversity , Penn State
Playing on the best high school team in the state in 2019, Musienga’s soft touch and pinpoint accuracy carried the Red Wings to the 4A IHSA title.
Zayna Meyer Zayna Meyer 6'1" | S Wheaton Warrenville | 2021 State IL , 2021, 6’1, S, Wheaton Warrenville South, Sports Performance, BYU
An early signee, Meyer heads off to BYU after graduation in 2021. Until then, look for her to lead the Tigers to a possible return to states this fall!
Darby Harris Darby Harris 5'10" | S Wheaton Warrenville South | 2022 State #157 Nation IL , 2022, 5’8, S/L, Wheaton Warrenville South, Adversity
As a sophomore libero, Harris was the glue in the Tigers defense. For Sports Performance, she handles the setters’ duties with precision. It will be interesting to see in 2020 where Harris gets her reps in.
Tia Kostic, 2022, MH, Lyons, First Alliance
Although only fourth on the team in kills with 162 kills in 74 sets, Kostic led the team in 2019-2020 with a .383 hitting percentage. If the middle gets more swings this season, look for Kostics value to rise!
Gwen Wolkow, 2022, OH/RS, Downers Grove North,
The team leader in kills with 410 in 83 sets, Wolkow also had a defensive presence, accumulating 276 digs. As a junior, she could already be one of the best players in the region.