2024-25 Sandburg volleyball news
Chargers place league-best 5 on All-Arrowhead Conference volleyball team
December 16, 2024
The Chargers were represented on the team by sophomores Taylor Wagner, Natalie Burden, Madeline Mooney, Grace Vyhnanek and Ayla Cannon. For Burden, Mooney, Vyhnanek and Cannon, it marked their second straight season earning all-conference honors.
Chargers close historic season with 5-set loss to Raiders at nationals
November 21, 2024
The 19th-seeded Chargers close their season with a 36-12 record that saw them set the school record for wins (the previous record was 33 in 2019), claim the program’s first victory at nationals and take home its fourth region championship since 2017.
Volleyball nationals, Day 1: Chargers power past Walters St. for 1st win ever at nationals
November 20, 2024
Fueled by a furious finish, the 19th-seeded Chargers toppled No. 13 seed Walters State 21-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25-20 on Wednesday in the first round of the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship at Alliant Energy PowerHouse.
Sandburg volleyball draws Walters St. in 1st round of national tourney
November 13, 2024
The Chargers on Wednesday were seeded 19th in next week’s NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship and will open the tournament against 14th-seeded Walters State at 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
BACK TO NATIONALS: Chargers knock off No. 17 Moraine Valley in 5 sets to win region title
November 10, 2024
The Chargers on Sunday punched their ticket to nationals for the fourth time in program history with a heart-pounding 25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 21-25, 15-10 victory over Moraine Valley in the championship match of the Region 4 Division II District B tournament.
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 24: Grace Vyhnanek & Taylor Wagner
November 08, 2024
On Episode 24 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Chargers volleyball sophomores Grace Vyhnanek and Taylor Wagner join us to discuss Grace's snub from the all-region team, the many ways to pronounce "Vyhnanek" and coach Todd Winkler's country music talents.
Chargers move on to Region 4 semis after sweep of Highland
November 07, 2024
With the victory, the No. 7 seed Chargers (33-10) advance to Saturday’s semifinals at Madison, where they’ll play the No. 2-seeded and host WolfPack (19-13) at 4 p.m.
Sandburg volleyball to host Highland on Wednesday in Region 4 quarterfinals
November 04, 2024
The Chargers (32-10) earned the No. 7 overall seed in the region and will host 10th-seeded Highland (20-14) in the quarterfinals of the Region 4 Division II District B tournament at 6 p.m. Wednesday at John Lewis Gym.
Sandburg volleyball’s Wagner, Mooney voted to All-Region 4 Team
November 04, 2024
Outside hitter Taylor Wagner was selected first-team all-region, and coaches voted Chargers libero Madeline Mooney to the second team.
Cannon’s 12 kills lead Chargers in sweep at Spoon River in regular season finale
October 31, 2024
Ayla Cannon’s efficient night helped the Sandburg volleyball team cruise to a 25-10, 25-8, 25-17 sweep at Spoon River on Wednesday night to wrap up the regular season.
Chargers pick up win over Lincoln Land in challenging slate at Parkland Tourney
October 28, 2024
Squaring off against three ranked teams among its four weekend opponents, the Sandburg volleyball team went 1-3 at the Parkland Tournament on Friday and Saturday.
After early hiccup, Chargers beat Highland on Sophomore Night for 30th win
October 23, 2024
The Sandburg volleyball team rebounded from a first-set loss to defeat Highland 20-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-21 on Tuesday at John Lewis Gym, giving the Chargers their 30th win of the season.
Falborg has big night for Chargers in sweep at Black Hawk
October 17, 2024
Playing just across the river from her high school alma mater, Olivia Falborg had a stellar performance in the Sandburg volleyball team’s 25-18, 25-17, 25-21 Arrowhead Conference sweep at Black Hawk on Wednesday night.
Chargers beat No. 24 Milwaukee Tech, fall to No. 25 WolfPack at Madison Quad
October 14, 2024
The Sandburg volleyball team beat one ranked opponent before falling to another at the Madison Quad on Friday.
Chargers race away from Illinois Valley after slow start
October 09, 2024
The Chargers (27-6, 6-2) rallied from a seven-point deficit in the first set and never looked back against the Eagles.
Vyhnanek posts career-high 58 assists as Chargers go 3-1 in Grand Rapids
October 07, 2024
Making its longest road trip of the season, the Sandburg volleyball team went 3-1 at the Grand Rapids Raider Challenge on Saturday and Sunday.