Nationally ranked Glenbard West celebrates is Lincoln-Way East Invitational championship over an Indiana power on April 30.
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Lincoln-Way East coach Kris Fiore and his players celebrate a play at the 30th Lincoln-Way East Invitational, April 29-30.
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Sophomore setter Evan Dziadkowiec of Lockport, one of the top setters in the state, gets ready for an assist attempt.
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Lockport’s players react to a three-game, third-place victory over Lincoln-Way East. It was the first time since 2015 that the Porters beat the Griffins.
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Jon Guch of Lincoln-Way East pounds down a shot against Lockport on April 30.
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Lockport hitter Matthew Krzos was named to the Lincoln-Way East Invitational’s all-tournament team.
This year’s running of the Lincoln-Way East Invitational boys volleyball tournament after a two-year coronavirus absence may produce two state champions.
Lincoln-Way East coach Kris Fiore and his players celebrate a play at the 30th Lincoln-Way East Invitational, April 29-30.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Nationally ranked Glenbard West celebrates is Lincoln-Way East Invitational championship over an Indiana power on April 30.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Lockport hitter Matthew Krzos was named to the Lincoln-Way East Invitational’s all-tournament team.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Sophomore setter Evan Dziadkowiec of Lockport, one of the top setters in the state, gets ready for an assist attempt.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Lockport’s boys volleyball bench has fun after a point at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational.
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Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Lockport’s players react to a three-game, third-place victory over Lincoln-Way East. It was the first time since 2015 that the Porters beat the Griffins.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Lockport coach Nick Mraz watches as his team finishes third in the talent-heavy Lincoln-Way East Invitational.
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Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Lincoln-Way East Invitational all-tournament player Jared Byas gets ready to serve for the Griffins.
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Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Jon Guch of Lincoln-Way East pounds down a shot against Lockport on April 30.
Jeff Vorva, The Times
Lincoln-Way East Invitational
Lincoln-Way East’s Tyler Walenga gets ready for takeoff for a kill attempt in the Lincoln-Way East Invitational.
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Tourney champs
Here are the winners of the Lincoln-Way East Invitational since it expanded to 24 teams:
2011—Sandburg
2012—Lincoln-Way East
2013—Lincoln-Way North
2014—Lincoln-Way East
2015—Sandburg
2016—Lincoln-Way East
2017—Lake Park
2018—Brother Rice
2019—Lincoln-Way East
2022—Glenbard West
Note: There were no tournaments in 2020 or 2021 because of COVID-19 concerns.
Lockport’s players react to a three-game, third-place victory over Lincoln-Way East. It was the first time since 2015 that the Porters beat the Griffins.
