Meet the Teams
Learn about each team competing in this year's Lincoln-Way East Boys' Volleyball Invitational.
Belleville West
The Maroons
- Belleville, IL
- Southwestern
- 1,990 students
- Coach Austin Betz
Maroon and White
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State Titles
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State Finals
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Best Finish
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Tournament Record
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East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Benet Academy
The Redwings
- Lisle, IL
- East Suburban Catholic
- 1,155 students
- Coach Hector Cano
Red and White
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State Titles
-
State Finals
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Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
-
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Brother Rice
The Crusaders
- Chicago, IL
- Chicago Catholic
- 698 students
- Coach Brandon McGinnis
Maroon and Orange
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State Titles
7
State Finals
1st2018
Best Finish
4-1
Tournament 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)
The Irish
- Indianapolis, IN
- 1,080 students
- Coach Tyler McClure
Blue and Gold
9
State Titles
17
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
4-1
Tournament Record
4-1
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
All-Tournament: Nick Whitley (2025, Northern Kentucky)
Downers Grove North
The Trojans
- Downers Grove, IL
- West Suburban
- 2,186 students
- Coach Mark Wasik
White and Purple
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State Titles
1
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
4-1
Tournament 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
The Mustangs
- Downers Grove, IL
- West Suburban
- 2,731 students
- Coach Kurt Steuer
Navy Blue and Columbia Blue
1
State Titles
3
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
2-3
Tournament 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)
The Tigers
- Fishers, IN
- Hoosier Crossroads
- 3,689 students
- Coach Carlos Capo
Red, White, and Gray
2
State Titles
8
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
4-1
Tournament Record
14-6
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Zach Lewis (2022/2023), Gavin Hagerty (2024, Wittenberg), Nate Fitzwater (2025)
Glenbard South
The Raiders
- Glen Ellyn, IL
- Upstate Eight
- 1,149 students
- Coach Chad Grant
White, Red, and Royal Blue
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State Titles
-
State Finals
21st
Best Finish
1-4
Tournament Record
3-7
East Invite Record
Years Participated:202420252026
Glenbard West
The Hilltoppers
- Glen Ellyn, IL
- Upstate Eight
- 2,360 students
- Coach Christine Giunta-Mayer
Green, White, and Forest Green
5
State Titles
12
State Finals
1st2022/2023/2025
Best Finish
5-0
Tournament 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
The Titans
- Glenview, IL
- Central Suburban
- 2,957 students
- Coach Annie Kotsadam
Blue and Gold
1
State Titles
7
State Finals
8th
Best Finish
2-3
Tournament Record
2-3
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
All-Tournament: Will Elias (2025)
Hinsdale Central
The Red Devils
- Hinsdale, IL
- West Suburban
- 2,544 students
- Coach Tom Gilbert
Red and White
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State Titles
3
State Finals
15th
Best Finish
1-4
Tournament Record
5-10
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2023202420252026
All-Tournament: Matt Ruth (2024)
Illiana Christian (IN)
The Vikings
- Dyer, IN
- Greater South Shore
- 670 students
- Coach Adam Clark
Hunter Green, Black, and White
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State Titles
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State Finals
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Best Finish
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Tournament Record
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East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Lake Park
The Lancers
- Roselle, IL
- DuKane Conference
- 2,522 students
- Coach Brian Fischer
White and Navy Blue
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State Titles
6
State Finals
1st2017
Best Finish
3-2
Tournament 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
The Champions
- Chicago, IL
- CPS Public League - Gold
- 4,500 students
- Coach Amy Wallace
Myrtle and Gold
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State Titles
1
State Finals
11th
Best Finish
3-2
Tournament Record
3-2
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
All-Tournament: Mohamed Abdelradi (2025)
Lincoln-Way Central
The Knights
- New Lenox, IL
- Southwest Suburban
- 1,997 students
- Coach Matt Small
Black and Red
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State Titles
1
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
3-2
Tournament 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
The Griffins
- Frankfort, IL
- Southwest Suburban
- 2,742 students
- Coach Kris Fiore
Black and Blue
2
State Titles
9
State Finals
1st2012/2014/2016/2019
Best Finish
4-1
Tournament 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
The Warriors
- New Lenox, IL
- Southwest Suburban
- 1,967 students
- Coach Jodi Frigo
Black and Orange
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State Titles
2
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
2-3
Tournament 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
The Porters
- Lockport, IL
- Southwest Suburban
- 3,818 students
- Coach Nick Mraz
White, Maroon, and Gold
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State Titles
1
State Finals
3rd
Best Finish
1-4
Tournament Record
11-9
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Matthew Krzos (2022, Mount Mercy), Evan Dziadkowiec (2024, Loras)
Lyons Township
The Lions
- LaGrange, IL
- Western Suburban
- 3,645 students
- Coach Brad Skendzel
Royal Blue and Gold
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State Titles
8
State Finals
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Best Finish
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Tournament Record
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East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Marist
The Redhawks
- Chicago, IL
- East Suburban Catholic
- 1,600 students
- Coach Jordan Vidovic
Red, White, and Black
5
State Titles
8
State Finals
1st2024
Best Finish
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Tournament Record
8-7
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
The Indians
- Minooka, IL
- Southwest Prairie
- 2,709 students
- Coach JoDee Kovanda
Black, White, and Orange
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State Titles
4
State Finals
2nd
Best Finish
3-2
Tournament 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
The Mustangs
- Cicero, IL
- West Suburban Gold
- 2,000 students
- Coach Tony Hornilla
Maroon, White, and Grey
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State Titles
-
State Finals
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Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
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East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Naperville North
The Huskies
- Naperville, IL
- DuPage Valley
- 2,825 students
- Coach Elijah Medlock
Blue and Orange
1
State Titles
6
State Finals
4th
Best Finish
2-3
Tournament 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
The Panthers
- O'Fallon, IL
- Southwestern
- 2,600 students
- Coach Amy Sheehan
Gold and Navy
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State Titles
2
State Finals
-
Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
-
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Oak Park-River Forest
The Huskies
- Oak Park, IL
- West Suburban (Silver)
- 3,276 students
- Coach Justin Cousin
Orange and Navy
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State Titles
20
State Finals
-
Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
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East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Riverside-Brookfield
The Bulldogs
- Riverside, IL
- Upstate Eight
- 1,625 students
- Coach Dan Bonarigo
Blue and White
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State Titles
-
State Finals
19th
Best Finish
2-3
Tournament Record
2-3
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20252026
Roncalli (IN)
The Royals
- Indianapolis, IN
- Circle City
- 1,080 students
- Coach Nick Jennings
Red, White, and Blue
5
State Titles
11
State Finals
2nd
Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
12-3
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2022202320242026
All-Tournament: Brendan Louthain (2022, Lindenwood), Jacob Irmer (2023, Barton), Matthew Dial (2024)
Trinity (KY)
The Shamrocks
- Louisville, KY
- Region 5
- 1,200 students
- Coach Jake Savage
Green and White
8
State Titles
20
State Finals
-
Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
-
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
Warren Township
The Blue Devils
- Gurnee, IL
- North Suburban
- 3,600 students
- Coach Kim Paasch
Royal Blue and Gold
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State Titles
1
State Finals
-
Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
-
East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026
West Aurora
The Blackhawks
- Aurora, IL
- Southwest Prairie
- 3,682 students
- Coach Grant Marlowe
Blue and Red
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State Titles
1
State Finals
8th
Best Finish
2-3
Tournament 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
The Spartans
- Wheaton, IL
- Chicago Catholic
- 703 students
- Coach Mike Lynch
Blue and White
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State Titles
1
State Finals
5th
Best Finish
0-5
Tournament Record
10-10
East Invite Record
Years Participated:20222023202420252026
All-Tournament: Kyle Zediker (2022/2023, Grand Canyon), Nick Madden (2024)
York
The Dukes
- Elmhurst, IL
- West Suburban-Silver
- 2,570 students
- Coach Ken Dowdy
Kelly Green and White
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State Titles
5
State Finals
-
Best Finish
-
Tournament Record
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East Invite Record
Years Participated:2026