Just two years after the boys volleyball programs at Lakes and Antioch were nearly scrapped due to District 34 budget constraints, interest in the sport has skyrocketed — so too has the talent level.
Quincy Notre Dame used a fast start and a strong closing to win its third consecutive state basketball title with a 62-45 win over Vernon Hills. Vernon Hills finished second in Class 3A for second consecutive year.
Lauren Webb scored 21 points and Brie Bahlmann blocked Montini’s three-point try to tie with under 10 seconds left in overtime as Vernon Hills stunned the Broncos 48-45 in a Class 3A state semifinal Friday at Redbird Arena in Normal.