Addison Trail Boys Volleyball Team makes school history by earning 3rd place in IHSA State Tournament

On June 5 and 6, the Addison Trail Boys Volleyball Team made school history by becoming the first Addison Trail volleyball team to ever compete in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Tournament. The team members also are the school’s first Sectional Champions in volleyball, and they won that title on June 2.

The Blazers made their way onto the State podium and earned 3rd place – and they were welcomed home in style on June 6. The Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District escorted the team’s bus back to the school, where Addison Trail staff members and students were waiting, along with the team’s friends and family members.

Sirens celebrating the team’s success filled the air, and community members waived as the team and first responders made their way toward Addison Trail. The volleyball players cheered in excitement out the bus windows, and the bus was covered with each of their names. After making their way through the crowd, the student-athletes were honored during a rally in the auditorium. Village of Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra congratulated the team, saying, “Chicago might have the Blackhawks, but we have the Blazers.” Addison Trail Principal Adam Cibulka and Boys Volleyball Head Coach Chad Grant told the students how proud they are of the team’s accomplishment. To see a video from the rally, go to https://dupage88.net/site/public/videos/?item=120. 

Members of the Boys Volleyball Team are Arlind Rojba, David Zielinski, Zachary Vaca, Jonathan Valentini, Nicholas Stamatopoulos, Alex Dickmann, Kevin Andews, Jacob Grygo, Joseph Nasti, Michael Chiaramonte, Jonthan Gonzalez, Jack Vrchota, Kannon Nelms, Colton Noel and Alejandro Murillo. Coaches are Grant, Dan Styler, Katie Prast, Jason Bugajsky and Jessica Clark.