Meet the Teams
Learn about each team competing in this year's Lincoln-Way East Boys' Volleyball Invitational.
Belleville West
Maroons
Location
Belleville, IL
Enrollment
1,990
Conference
Southwestern
Head Coach
Austin Betz
Colors
Maroon and White
0
State Titles
0
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Benet Academy
Redwings
Location
Lisle, IL
Enrollment
1,155
Conference
East Suburban Catholic
Head Coach
Hector Cano
Colors
Red and White
0
State Titles
0
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Brother Rice
Crusaders
Location
Chicago, IL
Enrollment
698
Conference
Chicago Catholic
Head Coach
Brandon McGinnis
Colors
Maroon and Orange
0
State Titles
7
State Finals
1st
Best Finish
4-1
Tourney Record
24-11
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Joe Kenzinger (2016, Lewis), Ryan Banky (2016), Kyle Springer (2018), Nathan Kramer (2022), Brendan McCarthy (2023), John Mikrut (2024, Trine), Oliver McNichols (2025)
Past MVPs: Dan Littleton (2018, Aquinas)
Cathedral (IN)
Irish
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Enrollment
1,080
Conference
N/A
Head Coach
Tyler McClure
Colors
Blue and Gold
9
State Titles
17
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
4-1
Tourney Record
4-1
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
All-Tournament: Nick Whitley (2025, Northern Kentucky)
Downers Grove North
Trojans
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Enrollment
2,186
Conference
West Suburban
Head Coach
Mark Wasik
Colors
White and Purple
0
State Titles
1
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
4-1
Tourney Record
28-17
East Invite Record
Years Participated:201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Liam Reidy (2015), Owen Wahlgren (2016/2017, Cal-Irvine), Fred Halper (2019, Milikin), Ian Shuller (2022, Lindenwood), Lincoln Geist (2023, Lindenwood), Aiden Akkawi (2024/2025, Lindenwood)
Downers Grove South
Mustangs
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Enrollment
2,731
Conference
West Suburban
Head Coach
Kurt Steuer
Colors
Navy Blue and Columbia Blue
1
State Titles
3
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
2-3
Tourney Record
28-22
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Nick Timreck (2013, Dominican), Mike Schmit (2014), Will Tischler (2015, Loyola), Parker Connolly (2016), Bregin DeMarco (2016, Dominican), Caleb Minnis (2018, Augustana), Brandon Parks (2019), Alex Johnson (2022), Nick Koch (2023), Jordan Tan (2024, Erskine)
Fishers (IN)
Tigers
Location
Fishers, IN
Enrollment
3,689
Conference
Hoosier Crossroads
Head Coach
Carlos Capo
Colors
Red, White, and Gray
2
State Titles
8
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
4-1
Tourney Record
14-6
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Zach Lewis (2022/2023), Gavin Hagerty (2024, Wittenberg), Nate Fitzwater (2025)
Glenbard South
Raiders
Location
Glen Ellyn, IL
Enrollment
1,149
Conference
Upstate Eight
Head Coach
Chad Grant
Colors
White, Red, and Royal Blue
0
State Titles
0
State Finals
21st
Best Finish
1-4
Tourney Record
3-7
East Invite Record
Years Participated:202420252026
Glenbard West
Hilltoppers
Location
Glen Ellyn, IL
Enrollment
2,360
Conference
Upstate Eight
Head Coach
Christine Giunta-Mayer
Colors
Green, White, and Forest Green
5
State Titles
12
State Finals
1st
Best Finish
5-0
Tourney Record
23-2
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Ryan Swartz (2019, UCSD), Sam Alles (2022), Liam O'Neill (2023), Casey Maas (2024, Queens), Henry Truitt (2025, St. Xavier)
Past MVPs: Danny Dorsey (2022), Jack Anderson (2023), Charlie Clifford (2025, NYU)
Glenbrook South
Titans
Location
Glenview, IL
Enrollment
2,957
Conference
Central Suburban
Head Coach
Annie Kotsadam
Colors
Blue and Gold
1
State Titles
7
State Finals
8th
Best Finish
2-3
Tourney Record
2-3
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
All-Tournament: Will Elias (2025)
Hinsdale Central
Red Devils
Location
Hinsdale, IL
Enrollment
2,544
Conference
West Suburban
Head Coach
Tom Gilbert
Colors
Red and White
0
State Titles
3
State Finals
15th
Best Finish
1-4
Tourney Record
5-10
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2023202420252026
All-Tournament: Matt Ruth (2024)
Illiana Christian (IN)
Vikings
Location
Dyer, IN
Enrollment
670
Conference
Greater South Shore
Head Coach
Adam Clark
Colors
Hunter Green, Black, and White
0
State Titles
0
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Lake Park
Lancers
Location
Roselle, IL
Enrollment
2,522
Conference
DuKane Conference
Head Coach
Brian Fischer
Colors
White and Navy Blue
0
State Titles
6
State Finals
1st
Best Finish
3-2
Tourney Record
38-22
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Brian Fischer (2012), Quin Krisik (2013/2014), Sean Moore (2014), Kyle Murphy (2015), Nick Martinski (2016, Ball State), Austin Bayner (2018), Max Ellenbecker (2019, Loras), Jay McClellan (2022, Aurora), Carter Gibbons (2024/2025, Carthage)
Past MVPs: Justin Yost (2016, Aurora)
Lane Tech
Champions
Location
Chicago, IL
Enrollment
4,500
Conference
CPS Public League - Gold
Head Coach
Amy Wallace
Colors
Myrtle and Gold
0
State Titles
1
State Finals
11th
Best Finish
3-2
Tourney Record
3-2
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
All-Tournament: Mohamed Abdelradi (2025)
Lincoln-Way Central
Knights
Location
New Lenox, IL
Enrollment
1,997
Conference
Southwest Suburban
Head Coach
Matt Small
Colors
Black and Red
0
State Titles
1
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
3-2
Tourney Record
32-23
East Invite Record
Years Participated:1993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Clay Hermann (2012), Austin Overby (2013, Ball State), Mike Kulinski (2015/2016, MIT), William Kickert (2016), Jack Yurkanin (2018, MIT), Sebastian Olmos (2019), Dylan Brannigan (2025, Illinois Wesleyan)
Lincoln-Way East
Griffins
Location
Frankfort, IL
Enrollment
2,742
Conference
Southwest Suburban
Head Coach
Kris Fiore
Colors
Black and Blue
2
State Titles
9
State Finals
1st
Best Finish
4-1
Tourney Record
47-13
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Kevin McClafferty (2012), Nate Van Dellen (2013, Lindenwood), Austin Royer (2013, St. Ambrose), Robby Hoffman (2015, St. Ambrose), Matt Breitbarth (2016), Matt Shemanski (2017), Mike Herlihy (2018, Loyola), Trevor Lewis (2019, St. Francis), Jared Byas (2022, Missouri S & T), Tyler Walenga (2023, Lewis), Kyle Swarens (2024), Madan Sundaram (2025)
Past MVPs: Nate Royer (2012, St. Ambrose), Austin Royer (2014, St. Ambrose), Lucas Galifos (2016, McKendree), Wil McPhillips (2019, Ball State)
Lincoln-Way West
Warriors
Location
New Lenox, IL
Enrollment
1,967
Conference
Southwest Suburban
Head Coach
Jodi Frigo
Colors
Black and Orange
0
State Titles
2
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
2-3
Tourney Record
30-25
East Invite Record
Years Participated:200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Dave O'Brien (2012), Michael Wexter (2014/2015, Pepperdine), Jake Gasparich (MIT), Scott Christiansen (2016), Louden Moran (2016, Stevens), Ben Pluskota (2018, North Central), David Flores (2019, UCLA), Connor Studer (2022/2023), David Neylon (2024)
Lockport
Porters
Location
Lockport, IL
Enrollment
3,818
Conference
Southwest Suburban
Head Coach
Nick Mraz
Colors
White, Maroon, and Gold
0
State Titles
1
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
1-4
Tourney Record
11-9
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Matthew Krzos (2022, Mount Mercy), Evan Dziadkowiec (2024, Loras)
Lyons Township
Lions
Location
LaGrange, IL
Enrollment
3,645
Conference
Western Suburban
Head Coach
Brad Skendzel
Colors
Royal Blue and Gold
0
State Titles
8
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Marist
Redhawks
Location
Chicago, IL
Enrollment
1,600
Conference
East Suburban Catholic
Head Coach
Jordan Vidovic
Colors
Red, White, and Black
5
State Titles
8
State Finals
1st
Best Finish
8-7
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2012201320242026
All-Tournament: Tony Natalino (2012), Matt Munro (2013), Luke Brannigan (2024, Aurora)
Past MVPs: Christian Teresi (2024, Ohio State)
Minooka
Indians
Location
Minooka, IL
Enrollment
2,709
Conference
Southwest Prairie
Head Coach
JoDee Kovanda
Colors
Black, White, and Orange
0
State Titles
4
State Finals
2nd
Best Finish
3-2
Tourney Record
24-26
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Malik Walker (2013), Phil Hannon (2013), Mitch Perinar (2014, Lewis), Brandon Baranski (2016, Loyola), A.J. Lewis (2018, Lindenwood), Shane Oomes (2019, St. Xavier)
Morton
Mustangs
Location
Cicero, IL
Enrollment
2,000
Conference
West Suburban Gold
Head Coach
Tony Hornilla
Colors
Maroon, White, and Grey
0
State Titles
0
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Naperville North
Huskies
Location
Naperville, IL
Enrollment
2,825
Conference
DuPage Valley
Head Coach
Elijah Medlock
Colors
Blue and Orange
1
State Titles
6
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
2-3
Tourney Record
25-31
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Spencer Sauter (2012, Penn State), Gert Lisha (2013, USC), Jake Hafen (2014), Phil Olszewaki (2015), Philppe Russian (2016), Sam Wittwer (2016), John Jaworski (2018/2019, Daemen), Britten Beallis (2022, William Penn)
O'Fallon
Panthers
Location
O'Fallon, IL
Enrollment
2,600
Conference
Southwestern
Head Coach
Amy Sheehan
Colors
Gold and Navy
0
State Titles
2
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Oak Park-River Forest
Huskies
Location
Oak Park, IL
Enrollment
3,276
Conference
West Suburban (Silver)
Head Coach
Justin Cousin
Colors
Orange and Navy
0
State Titles
20
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Riverside-Brookfield
Bulldogs
Location
Riverside, IL
Enrollment
1,625
Conference
Upstate Eight
Head Coach
Dan Bonarigo
Colors
Blue and White
0
State Titles
0
State Finals
19th
Best Finish
2-3
Tourney Record
2-3
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
Roncalli (IN)
Royals
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Enrollment
1,080
Conference
Circle City
Head Coach
Nick Jennings
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
5
State Titles
11
State Finals
2nd
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
12-3
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2022202320242026
All-Tournament: Brendan Louthain (2022, Lindenwood), Jacob Irmer (2023, Barton), Matthew Dial (2024)
Trinity (KY)
Shamrocks
Location
Louisville, KY
Enrollment
1,200
Conference
Region 5
Head Coach
Jake Savage
Colors
Green and White
8
State Titles
20
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Warren Township
Blue Devils
Location
Gurnee, IL
Enrollment
3,600
Conference
North Suburban
Head Coach
Kris Paasch
Colors
Royal Blue and Gold
0
State Titles
0
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
West Aurora
Blackhawks
Location
Aurora, IL
Enrollment
3,682
Conference
Southwest Prairie
Head Coach
Grant Marlowe
Colors
Blue and Red
0
State Titles
1
State Finals
8th
Best Finish
2-3
Tourney Record
22-23
East Invite Record
Years Participated:201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Thomas Kovanic (2016/2017, Loyola), Danny Risner (2019), Jak Koehler (2022)
Wheaton St. Francis
Spartans
Location
Wheaton, IL
Enrollment
703
Conference
Chicago Catholic
Head Coach
Mike Lynch
Colors
Blue and White
0
State Titles
1
State Finals
5th
Best Finish
0-5
Tourney Record
10-10
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Kyle Zediker (2022/2023, Grand Canyon), Nick Madden (2024)
York
Dukes
Location
Elmhurst, IL
Enrollment
2,570
Conference
West Suburban-Silver
Head Coach
Ken Dowdy
Colors
Kelly Green and White
0
State Titles
5
State Finals
N/A
Best Finish
N/A
Tourney Record
N/A
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026