Top Story Sports Lincoln-Way, Sandburg boys building on strong volleyball traditions Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Apr 3, 2024 Apr 3, 2024 0 1 of 3 Sandburg’s JT Snider is not going in for the dunk; he's going on attack in a March 26 volleyball game against St. Rita. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lincoln-Way East players gather during a quarterfinal match at the Marist Invitational. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lincoln-Way West players pose after winning the Joliet West Invitational Provided Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Vorva Times correspondent When it comes to boys volleyball, storylines are not hard to find.kAm$2?53FC8 H@? 7@FC DE2E6 E:E=6D H9:=6 {:?4@=?\(2J t2DE 92D H@? 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