How do our boys volleyball coaches feel they’ll do this year? Hear it from them!
All coaches were contacted for this feature. Their responses are below.
School: Alcott
Last year’s record: 5-10-1 (2-7 Red North)
Returning starters (name, year, position):
Daniel Velasquez – Junior – OH (Captain)
Santiago Sandoval – Sophomore – L (Co – Captain)
Maksym Kuzyshyn – Sophomore – MB
Key newcomers (name, year, position):
Jacob Rivera – Freshman – S
Bronce Jackson – Junior – MB
Alex Rodriguez – Junior – OH
Gael Brito Castro – Junior – RS
Maksym Chebotaiev – Senior – OH
Jadiel Ward Guevara – Junior – MB
Andri Yuzdha – Junior – RS
Jacob Roberson – Junior – MB
Jacob Figueroa Diaz – Sophomore – S
Coach’s season outlook:
We are looking to rebuild this season and stay competitive in the Red North. This is our second season in this conference and we are determined to achieve our goals.
School: Intrinsic
Last year’s record: 15-8 (11-2 conference)
College commits: Humberto Zaragoza (Wabash)
Returning starters (name, year, position, stats and honors):
Ethan Miranda-Senior-Libero-348 Digs for the season-Team MVP
Humberto Zaragoza-Senior-Outside Hitter-60 Kills
Bryan Alvarenga-Junior-Setter-342 Assists
Matthew Malkowski-Junior- 17 Total Blocks and 77 Kills
Nery Paredes-Senior-DS-86 Digs
Returning non-starters (name, year, position, stats):
Jovanni Uriostegui-Senior-Setter-48 Assists
Jaime Bahena-Junior-DS
Jesus Cabrera-Junior-Middle
Cristopher Hernandez-Senior-DS
Key newcomers (name, year, position):
Arnaldo Figueroa-Freshman-Outside Hitter
Coach’s season outlook:
I am looking forward to showing our team’s versatility. No matter what is going to be thrown at us, the Intrinsic Mustangs will prevail and find a way to win.
School: Juarez High School
Last year’s record: 8-1 conference
Social media handle: @bjcavolleyball
Returning starters (name, year, position):
Jesus Flores- Senior- OH
Camilo Moreno Delgado- Junior- Setter
Domanick Carrillo- Senior- MB
Fabricio Chavez-Senior- OH/RS
Returning non-starters (name, year, position):
Bryan Hernandez- Senior- Setter
Carlos Salas- Senior- DS
Jaden Lane Albala- Senior- RS
Joshua Lopez- Senior- Libero/DS/RS
Erik Valencia-Alvarez- Junior- RS
Johnathan De La Rosa- Junior- MB
Luis Leal III- Junior- OH/RS
Luisandro Rodriguez Milan- Junior- DS
Key newcomers (name, year, position):
Julio Barron- Junior- OH
Emmanual Flores- Junior- MB
Leo Franco- Junior- Libero
Coach’s season outlook:
This team has emerged as one of the most promising teams in recent years, showing tremendous growth both on and off the court. Through dedication, teamwork, and a strong commitment to improvement, the players have developed their skills and chemistry at an impressive pace. They’ve come such a long way and transformed into a competitive and confident team capable of competing at a high level against challenging opponents. The future and season look bright and we are excited for a promising year.
School: Lane Tech
Last year’s record: 35 – 7 Overall, 14 – 0 CPS Gold
Social media handle (if comfortable sharing): @LaneTechBVB
Returning starters (name, year, position, stats and honors (if any)):
Mohamed Abdelradi (6’3″, Senior, Middle/Outside, All Tournament Team: Marist Redhawks Invitational, Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic)
Richard Barwicki (6’8″, Senior, Outside)
Martin Nguyen (5’9″, Senior, Setter)Will Ports (5’10, Junior, Libero)
Lukas Carlson (5’9″, Junior, DS/Outside)
Returning non-starters (name, year, position, stats):
Carver Forsman (6’5″, Junior, Opposite) Colin Ray (6’6″, Junior, Middle)
Anthony Suarez (5’11, Senior, Outside)
Key newcomers (name, year, position):
Quinn Moore (5’11”, Freshmen, DS)
Rowen Gladden (6’0″, Sophomore, Setter)
Evan Lam (5’7″, Junior, Setter)
Xzavier Reusse (6’4, Sophomore, Middle)
Coach’s season outlook: As we’re already into the middle of the season, we’ve had to deal with a lot of adversity with different injuries and illnesses, but we are finding our groove and proving that with any lineup we put forth, we are able to compete with the top competition in the state.
School: Little Village Lawndale High School
Social media handle: lvlhs.boysvolleyball (Instagram)
Returning starters (name, year, position):
Pablo Rodriguez, Senior, Setter/Opp.
Sergio Suarez, Senior, Libero
Hector Saldana, Senior, OH
Brandon Omar Villagomez, Senior, Middle
Nikko Rios, Senior, Setter/Opp.
Enerio Brito López (Jack), Junior, Outside
Returning non-starters (name, year, position):
Angel Aguirre, Senior, OH
Angel Soriano, Junior, Setter/Opp.
Angel Guerrero, Junior, Middle
Key newcomers (name, year, position):
David Villanueva, Senior, Opp/DS
Daniel Noriega- Robledo, Junior, Middle
Stharlys Matute, Junior, OH, DS
Josue Morales, Junior, Middle
School: Wells
Last year’s record: 6-11
Social media handle: @wellsRaidersVolleyball
Returning starters (name, year, position):
Jesus Rodrigues, Jr, Oppo.
Returning non-starters (name, year, position):
Christian Ramos, Senior, Outside Hitter.
Key newcomers (name, year, position):
Syntrell Jones, Sophomore, Middle Hitter, Captain
DeMarco Ashford, Sophomore, Outside Hitter, Co-Captain
Myron Baranovskyy, Sophomore. Setter, Libero
Axel Sebastion, Freshman, Middle Hitter
Julius Moore, Freshman, Outside Hitter, DS
Michael Ricedorf, Sophomore, Serving Specialist, Oppo
Franklin Paredes, Sophomore, Middle Hitter
Coach’s season outlook: To develop new volleyball players by teaching the fundamentals of the game while instilling leadership, discipline, and strong character both on and off the court and beyond high school.
