Young dominance continues

Young defeats Payton for third Public League title in four years

BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                              May 18, 2012

The city boys volleyball title has returned to Young. A year after Payton stopped the Dolphins’ run of back-to-back titles, the Dolphins got their revenge, defeating the Grizzlies 25-20, 25-17 Friday at UIC. Continue reading

Payton holds off Von

Payton regroups to cruise past Von Steuben

BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                              May 16, 2012

Payton was nearly caught looking ahead in Wednesday’s match against Von Steuben, but regrouped for a 25-12, 25-20 win in the first of two Public League semifinals at Northside. Continue reading

Young hands Payton first conference loss

Okello Hope, Tom Wesolowski help Young hold off Payton

BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                              April 25, 2012

When it comes to Public League volleyball, Payton and Young are usually the league’s top two teams. And if their match Wednesday afternoon is any measuring stick, it seems it’ll be the same way this year. Young defeated the host Grizzlies 21-25, 25-22, 26-24. Continue reading

Young Wins At Payton

Young gets by Payton

BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                    September 20, 2011

Sometimes all it takes is good serving to win a volleyball match. Young got plenty of that and some in its 29-27, 25-11 win at Payton Tuesday night. Continue reading

Payton upsets Lincoln Park

Payton pulls comeback against Lions

 BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW                                                                            May 19, 2011

Sometimes all it takes from being dominated in one game to being the dominator is just a small change in the gameplan. Payton learned that Wednesday afternoon as it came back to defeat top-seeded Lincoln Park 14-25, 25-18, 26-24 in the first Public League semifinal played at Senn. Continue reading