2020 North Side vs. South Side

Brian Gibboney

May 8, 2020 @ 04:58 PM

Since it’s baseball season and we don’t have baseball at the moment, why don’t we pick an all-star team of sorts? How about North Side vs. South Side. In theory, It’s the best of three-match series with the first game held at Loyola on a Saturday, Followed by a 1 pm start at UIC on Sunday. If it’s a tie, everyone takes the EL and heads over to Depaul for the rubber match at 7 pm. Now that the matches are in place, let’s pick the teams. Only one player per high school has been selected. <h5>North Side (Players chosen are from North of route 55, headinig out through the western suburbs)</h5> [player_tooltip player_id="61425" first="Grace" last="Asleson"] 2020, 5’9, Lyons Township Asleson, the Stetson-bound setter had 708 assists, 228 digs, 55 kills and 39 blocks for 23-win Lions Sarah Burau, 6’0, S, Wheaton Warrenville South Lehigh-bound setter had 922 assists, 221 digs, 93 kills, 48 aces and 44 blocks in Tigers’ state run. [player_tooltip player_id="61414" first="Anna" last="Calcagno"] 2020, Wheaton St. Francis Calcagno will play at Marshall after posting 432 kills, 188 digs, 40 blocks and 20 aces for Spartans [player_tooltip player_id="61384" first="Natalie" last="Chizzo"], 2020, 6’3, OH, Oak Park-RIver Forest The Northwestern bound outside hitter, Chizzo had an outstanding season and looks to go further on the college courts. [player_tooltip player_id="61383" first="Leilani" last="Dodson"], 2020, 6’1, MH, Nazareth Despite missing the high school season, she has taken off during the club campaign. Leaving her off this team seemed wrong. Kati Kaburo, 2020, OH Hersey The Boston College-bound big hitter finished her senior year with 401 kills, 185 digs, and 46 aces [player_tooltip player_id="61408" first="Addison" last="Karmik"], 2020, 5’9, S, Downers Grove South The Green Bay - Wisconsin bound Karmik had a solid season as the court general for DGS. [player_tooltip player_id="61382" first="Hattie" last="Monson"] 2020, 5’4, L, Benet Academy Undoubtedly the best libero in the senior class, hands down. Breslen Reid, 2020, OH, Fremd The Vikings’ 36-win season and a trip to states were led by Reid. <h4> South Team, (Players south of 55 into the Western Suburbs)</h4> [player_tooltip player_id="61387" first="Camryn" last="Hannah"], 2020, S, RS, Marist The best all-around player in Illinois, bar none. Nuff said. Emily Kleffman, 2020, 6’3, Tinley Park Team leader in kills, Kleffman also adds a share of service aces to her success. [player_tooltip player_id="61442" first="Bella" last="Ray"] 2020, 6-3 MB, Joliet Catholic Lewis recruit Ray has had a great season as JCA qualified for the State Tournament and made it to the finals. her quick feet and arm swing make her a threat in the offense. Natalie Stefanski, 2020, 5’10, OH, Joliet West Nice height and big block, combined with her all-around play Stefanski was the main force for Joliet West [player_tooltip player_id="61431" first="Amy" last="Schwem"] Lemont Sr. 5-10 S, Lemont A William & Mary commit, Schwem put up 803 assists, 146 digs, 66 kills, 54 aces, and 42 blocks [player_tooltip player_id="61482" first="Aleksa" last="Curta"], 2020, 5’8, S, Richards A solid leader, Curta adds a great pair of hands and court sense to this squad. [player_tooltip player_id="61427" first="Zoey" last="Seput"], 2020, 5’8, Minooka Although Minooka fell to Benet in Supersectionals, Seput had a banner year dishing 1021 assists, in 90 sets. [player_tooltip player_id="61391" first="Lia" last="Moore"], 2020, 6’0, OH/RS, Chicago Christian A really big blocker and a powerful offensive weapon, Moore help put Chicago Christian on the volleyball map.