After winning the Crusader Invitational in 2007 and 2008, the Uni volleyball team had no intention of giving up the title this year. It certainly didn't hurt that the Illineks had last year's tournament MVP, Michelle Wong, leading the way as they entered Saturday's action at Buckley Christ Lutheran.

After two straight 20-win seasons, former Uni volleyball star Elisabeth Pollock replaces her old teammate Amanda Palla at the helm of this thriving program. Check inside for a preview of the 2009 season, which begins tonight at home against Atwood-Hammond.