In collaboration with @GreatLakesVB we are proud to announce Abby Hanger of Belleville East High School as our 2026 Coach of the Year! Coach Hanger has established a culture of excellence, developing a program that continues to compete at a high level year after year!
In partnership with the @GreatLakesVB we are honored to recognize Rob Oesterle as our 2026 Media of the Year.
Illinois VB is forever grateful for Rob’s passion, dedication, & unwavering commitment to athletics. We are proud to honor his legacy and thankful for the lasting impact.
In partnership with @GreatLakesVB we are proud to recognize Jennie Kull & Charles Rodman as our Class 2026 Hall of Fame inductees! These leaders have made an incredible & everlasting impact not just on their own athletes, but on the entire sport of volleyball, thank you coaches!
In partnership with @GreatLakesVB we are proud to recognize Josh Landon & Joann Pyritz as our Class 2026 Hall of Fame inductees! These 2 leaders have made an incredible & everlasting impact not just on their own athletes, but on the entire sport of volleyball, thank you coaches!
Congratulations to Rebecca Johnston on being named IVCA 2nd Team All-State in 3A! Rebecca had a breakout senior season, amassing 390 kills for the Raiders.
In partnership with the @GreatLakesVB , we are excited to recognize Nancy Nester as our 2026 Official of the Year!
Illinois VB is grateful to Nancy & all officials who dedicate their time to growing, teaching, & supporting our athletes & coaches. Thank you! #IllinoisGrown
Congratulations to our Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association & Great Lakes Volleyball Region All-State 1st Teams! 🔵🏐🟠 Thank you to all of the coaches & to all of our athletes for their hard work! We look forward to recognizing these young women at the State Tournament!
Congrats to Addie, Mina, Kristen, Joelle, Grace, Jocelyn, and Emma for putting the “student” in student-athlete in a major way! Academic All-State! Way to go girls! #DrivenToCompete@NNHS_Athletics_