Welcome to the Volleyball-Girls home page. For additional information on the Volleyball-Girls program please contact our coach - Mr. Erik Eastman at erik.eastman@ignatius.org. For a complete faculty and staff contact list, please visit our Contact Info page.

  IHSA Sweet Sixteen
1994, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010

IHSA Sectional Champions
1994, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004

IHSA Regional Champions
1982, 1983, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010

Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Champions
1983, 1987

Introduction

Our staff endeavors to develop our athletes not only on the court but off the court as well. Student-athletes who participate in volleyball learn self-discipline, perseverance, hard work and a sense of personal and school pride. Developing personal integrity is also a goal of the Saint Ignatius volleyball program.

The Wolfpack Staff

Varsity Head Coach, Mr. Erik Eastman, is entering his eighth season with the Wolfpack. Coach Eastman has a career record of 175-88 with the Wolfpack and led the team to the IHSA Sweet 16 in 2009 and 2010. Assisting at the Varsity level is Mrs. Patty Ryan. Coach Ryan has been with the program for the past eleven seasons and is a former All-State volleyball stand-out at Saint Ignatius. Beginning his seventh season with the Pack is Mr. Mark Johnston assisted by second year coach Dana Van Syckle. Ms. Eileen Carls will head the Freshman A Team in her second season along with Mrs. Erin Nolan with the Freshman B Team in her third season.

The Team

Saint Ignatius volleyball is a Class 4A program that competes in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division during the regular season. The Jacobs Invite, Huntley Invite, GCAC Tournament and Waubonsie Valley Tournament complete one of the most competitive schedules in the state. The Wolfpack’s strong schedule challenges our players to perform at their highest level both mentally and physically throughout the season.

Last Season Recap

The Wolfpack finished 2011 winning 83 matches across four levels. The varsity posted a 29-8 mark while placing 3rd at the Waubonsie Valley Invite, 5th at the Huntley Invite and 2nd at the GCAC Championships. The JV squad compiled a record of 18-13 and placing 2nd in the GCAC Championships. The Freshman A Team went 23-8-1, finishing 2nd at the Queen of Peace Invite, taking 3rd at the Plainfield South Invite and placing 3rd in the GCAC Championships. The Freshman B Team had a fantastic season at 13-6.

Individually, the Wolfpack varsity had a solid year as well. Sophia Dodd, Courtney Somerville, Mary Grassano and Camille Evans were named to the All-GCAC team while 12 girls were nominated to the All-Academic GCAC Team. For Dodd, it was the third straight season with that honor as she put up some solid numbers with 523 assists, 155 kills, 63 block assists, 180 digs and 26 aces, ranking her in the top four in every category. Dodd received All-Tournament honors at the Jacobs Invite as well. Camille Evans was named to the Jacobs All-Tournament team while leading the Wolfpack in kills with 252. Her .369 hitting percentage shattered the All-Time Single Season mark. Captain Courtney Somerville received her second All-GCAC honor and became the first girl to amass over 200 block assists with a career total of 242 placing her first All-Time Career in that category. Somerville also led the Wolfpack in Block Solos with 19 and ended her career with a total of 52 for 2nd All-Time Career. Mary Grassano posted 421 digs and was named to the Waubonsie Valley All-Tournament team. Mary’s 974 digs rank her 2nd All-Time Career. The varsity was awarded the IHSA Team All-Academic Award for the 7th straight season as well maintaining a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.40.