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Second half surge takes Jones past Payton

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Jones’ Patricia Felder watches her clear travel upfield against Payton May 12 in Chicago. Photos by Michael Wojtychiw

By Michael Wojtychiw

CHICAGO — Jones may have started a week-and-a-half later than most teams, but the Eagles sure have been making up for lost time against the top teams in the Chicago Public League Premier Division.

After starting its season with a 2-1 loss to Young, the Eagles tied Lane last Friday, setting up an all-important matchup with a squad that’s had a hot start to the season — Payton.

The Grizzlies came into Wednesday’s afternoon tilt after dropping their first conference matchup Monday, a 2-1 decision to Young. Unfortunately for them, their losing skid hit two after Jones (6-1-1, 3-1-1) took the visitors down 3-0 in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood May 12.

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Payton beats Young

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Payton coach Joel Anderson said he feels his 2014 team could possibly be the best he’s ever had at the school. Continue reading →

Payton Keeps It Up

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In what has become the fiercest volleyball rivalry in the Public League, it was no shock to see Payton face Young in the Public League playoffs. This year the Grizzlies swept the Dolphins 25-16, 25-19 in Wednesday’s semifinals at Northside. Continue reading →

Payton wins 4th straight conference crown

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To win one conference title is hard.  To win four consecutive conference titles, as Payton was trying to do on Tuesday, is quite the accomplishment. Continue reading →

Earl Schultz-led Payton has no problem with makeshift lineup, Young

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Already playing with a young roster, Payton coach Casey Feeney was forced to use a different lineup thanks to numerous players on a school trip, including starting setter Lincoln Wang and starting outside Alex Brown. Continue reading →

Payton battles back against perennial playoff foe

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When it comes to the state playoffs, Payton and Marian Central always seem to be on a collision course. The two have met in either the supersectionals of the Final Four in three of the past seven years. With its 25-23, 22-25, 25-21 win in the Antioch Supersectionl Saturday, Payton holds a 2-1 edge in those meetings as the Grizzlies head downstate for the third time in six years. Continue reading →

Payton experience proves supreme

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Latin came into Thursday’s Class 3A Westinghouse Sectional final looking to become the first volleyball team in program history to win a sectional title. Continue reading →

Payton keeps moving on

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Defeating a team three times in a season is considered one of the more difficult feats to accomplish. Payton found that out on Tuesday night as Northside extended the Grizzlies to three sets before the Mustangs’ run ended with a Payton 21-25, 25-21, 25-19 win in a semifinal matchup at the Class 3A Westinghouse Sectional. Continue reading →

Payton cruises past Bulls Prep for regional crown

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After bowing out in the first round last year, Payton returned to its successful roots Thursday by winning its sixth regional in seven years, defeating Bulls Prep 25-9, 25-12 in the Class 3A Senn Regional. Continue reading →