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, 2012

Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Champions
1983, 1987, 2012

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, Erik Eastman, is entering his ninth season with the Wolfpack. Coach Eastman has a career record of 203-98 with the Wolfpack and led the team to their first GCAC Red Division Championship in school history in 2012. Assisting at the Varsity level is GCAC Hall of Fame member Patty Ryan. Coach Ryan has been with the program for the past twelve seasons and is a former All-State volleyball stand-out at Saint Ignatius. Beginning his ninth season with the Pack is Mark Johnston assisted by third year coach Eileen Carls. Kelly Fitzpatrick, a former All-GCAC player for the Wolfpack, will head the Freshman A Team in her second season along with Dana Van Syckle 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 2012 winning 88 matches across four levels. The varsity posted a 28-10 mark while winning their first ever Red Division GCAC Championship over Mother McAuley. This was the first time in school history the Pack ever defeated the Mighty Macs. The Wolfpack also took 2nd at the Huntley invite, placed 3rd at the Waubonsie Valley Invite, and 3rd at the Jacobs Invite. The JV squad compiled a record of 23-9 while winning the Crystal Lake South Invite and placing 4th in the GCAC Championships. The Freshman A Team went 27-3-2, finishing 2nd at the Queen of Peace Invite, wining the Plainfield South Invite and placing 2nd at the GCAC Championships. The Freshman B Team went 10-14-1 overall and defeated Mother McAuley in the regular season while placing 4th at the York JV Invite.

Individually, the Wolfpack varsity had a fantastic year as well. Sophia Dodd, Casey Harris, Jana Brusek and Camille Evans were named to the All-GCAC team while 11 girls were nominated to the All-Academic GCAC Team. For senior captain Dodd, it was the fourth straight season with that honor as she was named Player of the Year in the GCAC. Sophia is only the second player to receive this award in school history and put up some solid numbers with 385 assists, 569 attempts, .376 assist percentage, 213 kills, 39 aces, 50 block assists, 258 digs, 7 block solos and passer rating of 2.21ranking her in the top 3 in every category in 2012. Dodd received All-Tournament honors at the Waubonsie Valley Invite, was named All-State 2nd Team by the Chicago Sun-Times, Illinois News Gazette 1st Team and a Senior Ace by PrepVolleyball as one of the Top 100 players in the country. Camille Evans was named to the Waubonsie Valley and Jacobs All-Tournament teams while leading the Wolfpack in kills with 322. Her .408 hitting percentage shattered the All-Time Single Season mark she set a year ago. Evans was named a Senior Ace by PrepVolleyball as one of the Top 250 players in the country. Casey Harris was named All-GCAC for the first time behind 108 kills, 51 block assists, and 20 block solos to lead the team and tie her for 4th All-Time Single season with Courtney Somerville. Harris also hit at a .385 clip for 2nd All-Time Single season with 14 aces and 43 digs. Jana Brusek received All-GCAC honors for the first time as she posted solid numbers with 383 digs leading the team while moving her to 5th All-Time Single season and 50 aces to lead the team. Brusek added 80 kills and had a passer rating of 2.332. Her 930 total service points and 394 serving attempts broke the All-Time Single season marks held by Kelly Fitzpatrick in both categories. The varsity was awarded the IHSA Team All-Academic Award for the 8th straight season as well maintaining a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.34.