Addison Trail boys volleyball team competes at Brother Rice Smack Attack
Holliday, Stout exceling for Willowbrook boys track team.
By Mike Miazga
Correspondent
The Addison Trail boys volleyball team took 10th out of 24 team at the recent Brother Rice Smack Attack tournament.
“It’s one of the best tournaments in the state,” said Addison Trail coach Chad Grant.
At Brother Rice, Addison Trail was a 25-15, 25-18 winner over Fenwick. The Blazers lost 25-14, 25-22 to Lincoln-Way West before beating Providence Catholic (25-13, 26-24) and St. Francis (25-17, 24-26, 28-26). Addison Trail also lost to St. Louis University High, the No. 1-ranked team in Missouri, by scores of 18-25, 27-25, 25-18.
In other recent action, the Blazers lost 25-23, 25-20 to Downers Grove South in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action. The loss put Addison Trail at 12-9 overall and 2-2 in WSC Gold play.
“This season continues to be a challenge for us,” said Grant. “We have been forced to play with a bunch of different lineups for a variety of reasons and it has been difficult for us to find consistency.”
Grant noted the team has cut down on its service errors of late and the team is hard at work on cutting down on opponent point runs during certain rotations. He also would like to see his team fare better in close matches. “We need to do a better job of closing out tight matches,” he said. “Five of our losses were matches we could have won. We are working on getting those things cleaned up.”
Grant lauded the recent play of Colton Noel. “Colton has been coming on strong for us lately in the middle, which has given us a big boost on offense,” he said. “The boys have faced a lot of adversity this year and hopefully this is something that will help us out down the line.”
Willowbrook boys track
Willowbrook welcomed back veteran Casey King last week after he recovered from a lower-body injury. “That’s exciting,” said Willowbrook coach TJ Artman.
Freshman newcomer Deandre Holliday was won the high jump and triple jump at several invites for the Warriors. “Deandre is doing a great job,” said Artman.
Holliday has broken the freshman school record in both events during the outdoor season.
Sophomore hurdler Will Stout has been a standout in the 300 intermediate hurdles. “Will is doing a great job and has won several invites in the 300 intermediate hurdles,” said Artman.
Willowbrook will host the West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet this season. “Our varsity team is shaping up and getting ready to compete at their best at the conference championships,” said Artman.
Friday, April 19, 2024
