High School Sports RSS: Boys Soccer

Geneva's Sloan had 4 years of highlights

By MATT BEARDMORE Special to The Beacon News — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Boys Soccer Athlete of the Year: Although Geneva's Shawn Sloan never experienced his state dream, it's hard for him to be disappointed. Because for senior Shawn Sloan, his days at Geneva won't be remembered for never performing on the state stage, but rather for the countless achievements during a memorable four-year varsity run.

Bloom's Flores did more than just score

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Alonso Flores contributed plenty of goals (49 this season, 122 for his career) and even more intangibles for Bloom. That's why he's the SouthtownStar's Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Bremen's Granat no overnight success

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Years of hard work paid off this season for Bremen's Steve Granat, who led the Braves to the Class 2A supersectional. That has earned him Fire/SouthtownStar Boys Soccer Coach of the Year honors.

SouthtownStar All-Area team long on talent

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

The diverse collection of forwards, midfielders, stoppers and goalies on the SouthtownStar All-Area Boys Soccer Team has one thing in common: talent.

Second helping doesn't satisfy Neuqua

By JASON IVANITZ Special to The Sun — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: As the team bus stopped at the Neuqua Valley Athletics wing and the boys soccer team filed off for the last time in the 2008 season, the team's leading scorer and co-captain Bryan Ciesiulka approached coach Jim Johns and simply said "great year, coach."

Trevians win another state title

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

New Trier edged Edwardsville 2-1 Saturday night in Class 3A to win its second boys soccer state title in three seasons. St. Joseph beat Lake View 4-1 for third place in Class 2A.

New Trier takes 3A soccer title

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Since 2003, the New Trier soccer programs have made themselves quite cozy at the end of each season in the western suburb. The boys have made three consecutive state appearances since 2006.

Trevians' big second half sinks Neuqua

BY JOE TROST — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

If New Trier was trying to make a statement as to why it is and should have been regarded as the area�s top team all season, the Trevians did just that to start the second half Friday night in Naperville.

Lake View, St. Joe tumble in semis

BY JOE TROST — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

Peoria Notre Dame rolled past St. Joseph 6-2 and Sacred Heart-Griffin rolled past Lake View 5-1 Friday in the Class 2A boys soccer state semifinals. The Chargers and Wildcats will play for third place Saturday at 9 a.m. at North Central College.

A balanced cluster of soccer stars

BY JOE TROST — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

The 2008 boys soccer season was as balanced a campaign as the area has seen in some time. That made the selections for the 2008 Sun-Times All-Area Team even tougher. Here's a closer look at the first team, led by Player of the Year Alonso Flores of Bloom

Sun-Times All-Area team

Selected by Joe Trost — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Sun-Times Player of the Year Alonso Flores of Bloom headlines the 2008 All-Area boys soccer team.

Neuqua wants another shot at state title

By JASON IVANITZ Special to The Sun — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Boy soccer season prievew: Going into the final weekend of the boys soccer playoffs held today and Saturday at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, Neuqua Valley has 21 wins. If the Wildcats increase their total to 23 by Saturday night, the second boys soccer title in school history will be marched down Wildcat Way.

Neuqua Valley-New Trier showdown looms

BY JOE TROST — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Neuqua Valley and New Trier meet Friday at 7 p.m. in Final Four action of the Class 3A state finals at North Central College in Naperville. Led by Kyle McCrudden, New Trier is making its third consecutive state finals appearance.

Neuqua heads back to state finals

BY CURT HERRON — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Bryan Ciesiulka scored a pair of goals and Dan O'Leary had two assists to lead Neuqua to a 3-0 win over Hinsdale Central Tuesday in the Class 3A Benedictine University Supersectional.

Lake View scores historic win

BY JOE TROST — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

With its thrilling 2-1 triple-overtime victory over Marian Central in the Class 2A Loyola University Supersectional, Lake View became the first team from the state�s largest athletic conference to advance to the IHSA boys soccer state finals since the association eliminated the Public League�s automatic bid in 2001.

Tuesday's boys soccer roundup

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys soccer action.

Unheralded Waukegan looks to state its case

BY MIKE MADIGAN -- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN — Mon, 3 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Even though there�s an airport just two miles north of the school, Waukegan has flown under the radar all season, creating nary a blip on the prep soccer screen.

Joliet seniors reflect on season's sad end

BY CURT HERRON -- SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEWS — Mon, 3 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Seniors from fall sports teams at Joliet Central and West got the chance to have some fun last Friday.

Bremen, Andrew one step from state berth

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Two weeks ago, Bremen was on the verge of being eliminated from the Class 2A soccer playoffs in shocking fashion.

Bremen feeling super after victory

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Heroes abounded on the Bremen side after the Braves' penalty-kick-shootout victory over Lemont in Saturday's Class 2A sectional final.

Timothy Christian falls in the final

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Winnebago was the first to score, and that was all it would need to capture its first boys soccer state championship with a 2-0 victory over Timothy Christian in the first Class 1A state title game Saturday at North Central College.

Timothy Christian shocks Gibault

BY JOE TROST — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

There wasn�t a player on Gibault�s roster who ever lost an IHSA postseason game entering Friday�s Class 1A state semifinal against Timothy Christian at North Central College.

Friday's boys soccer roundup

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Friday's boys soccer playoff action.

Timothy Christian has its work cut out

BY JOE TROST — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

As soon as their teams earned berths in Friday�s Class 1A state finals at North Central College in Naperville, Gibault coach Jim Corsi and Timothy Christian coach Rudi Gesch began searching everywhere for information regarding their opponent.

Waukegan displays heart of a champion

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Sophomore Luis Medina booted in a drop pass from junior Julio Ibarra in overtime to give Waukegan an amazing 2-1 victory over Palatine Wednesday in the Class 3A Libertyville Sectional semifinals.

Red Devils reach 3A sectional finals

BY JOE TROST — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Thanks to Robbie LaRocque�s goal, Hinsdale Central advanced to Friday�s Class 3A St. Ignatius Sectional final with a 1-0 victory over Lyons Wednesday in the semifinals.

Eagles score early, often

BY MIKE MADIGAN -- FOR THE NEWS-SUN — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Sophomore Tom O'Brien of Lakes High scored three goals, but his high-flying Eagle teammates came up with four more as Lakes humbled overmatched Huntley 7-0 in the Class 2A Grayslake Central Sectional semifinal.

Wednesday's boys soccer roundup

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys soccer action.

Timothy pressure gets to Warriors

BY SCOTT POWERS — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

After numerous missed opportunities to put the game away in the final 30 minutes, Timothy Christian held on to a 2-1 victory over Morgan Park Academy in the Class 1A Lisle Sectional championship Tuesday.

Morton puts away Huskies late

BY JOE TROST — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

For most soccer teams, the clock would�ve struck midnight had they missed as many opportunities as Morton did Tuesday afternoon in Chicago.

St. Charles North pulls out a wild win

BY MATT LE CREN — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

St. Charles North kept its improbable postseason run alive Tuesday night, but not without controversy. The North Stars edged host Wheaton North 3-2 in a Class 3A sectional semifinal to advance to the finals against Geneva, a 3-2 winner over Schaumburg.

Bremen shuts down Hilltoppers

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Bremen looked like a world-beating soccer team on Tuesday. For a half.

Lemont's early goal holds up vs. Illiana

BY CURT HERRON — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

For the third straight year, Lemont's boys soccer team will have the opportunity to win a sectional championship. But Tuesday's Class 2A Lemont Sectional semifinal game with Illiana Christian was much closer than Indians coach Rick Prangen would have liked.

Panthers one win away from history

BY PAUL JOHNSON Special to The Beacon News — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: Oswego knew it had a chance for a special season after being dropped from Class 3A to Class 2A. After Tuesday's 5-1 win over Rock Island Alleman in the Class 2A Rochelle Sectional semifinal, the Panthers have a chance to make history.

Tuesday's boys soccer roundup

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys soccer sectional action.

Hampshire feeling no pressure

BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

First-year Hampshire boys soccer coach John Gosling said it best when sizing up his team's chances against Lakes in the first of two matches Wednesday at the Class 2A Grayslake Central Sectional.

Ridgewood finds going easier in 2A

BY JOE TROST — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

After battling big programs such as New Trier, Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North in recent years, Ridgewood coach Rob St. John was happy when the IHSA split soccer into three classes.

Downers South tops Blackhawks

BY ANDREW PHILLIPS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Downers Grove South forward Chris Bell fielded the loose ball atop the penalty box, took a few steps and laced a shot into the bottom left corner of the net, past the outstretched arms of West Aurora goalie Stephen Walan.

'Underdog' Morton tames Wolfpack

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Some may think Morton is the favorite to win the Class 3A St. Ignatius Sectional with a 23-2-2 record, but don�t tell that to Mustangs� star Daniel Ortiz.

Litos is lights out for Morgan Park Academy

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Krates Litos scored four goals to lead Morgan Park Academy to a 4-0 victory over Bishop McNamara at the Class 1A Lisle Sectional semifinals Saturday at Benedictine University.

Bender's goal finally ends it for Spartans

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Several times over the first 98 minutes, Nick Bender had the ball -- and the match -- on his foot. The senior midfielder for Marian Catholic either fired wide, or was saved, or had a defender upon him before he could either shoot or pass.

Totsch's clutch play lifts Panthers to title

BY PAUL JOHNSON Special to the Beacon News — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: Oswego midfielder Sean Totsch is at his best on set plays -- and in pressure situations. So it comes at little surprise that Totsch was front and center as the Panthers topped Kaneland 4-2 for the Class 2A Kaneland Regional title.

Saturday's boys soccer roundup

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's boys soccer action.

St. Charles North edges Larkin

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: Eight minutes separated highly regarded Larkin from the program's third straight regional title on Saturday against host St. Charles North. Unfortunately for the Royals, that is an amount of time they will never get back.

Oak Park topples Kelly, claims regional

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00 CST

Kelly lost battles on and off the field Friday. Not only did the Trojans (15-7-4) lose an appeal of two suspended players before their Class 3A regional final against Oak Park, but their season ended in a 1-0 loss to the Huskies (12-9-2).

JT hurtin' without Vertin

By DAVE PARKER dparker@scn1.com — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: Five minutes after the conclusion of Friday's Class 3A Joliet Township Regional championship soccer game between JT and Normal Community, it began to rain. Nearly four hours earlier, a cloud of another sort swept over the Steelmen's athletic program, taking senior goalkeeper Mike Vertin away in the process.

Warriors have new life with regional win

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

After struggling through the regular season Waubonsie Valley pointed toward the clean slate of the postseason. The Warriors got the second season off to a strong start as they knocked off No. 8 seed Batavia 2-1 in the Class 3A Waubonsie Valley Regional semifinals.

Jacobs' fast start sinks Red Raiders

BY ALEX LAWSON -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Jacobs started out fast and continued to press the issue against the host Red Raiders at the Class 3A Huntley Regional on Tuesday, and the Golden Eagles emerged with a 3-1 victory, their seventh in a row.

Crusaders knock out Spartans in OT

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Brother Rice has to be Illinois' best 10-10 soccer team. Certainly, the Crusaders are the best No. 12 seed.

Tuesday's boys soccer roundup

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys soccer action.

McKanna's hat trick powers Steelmen

BY RON KREMER -- HERALD NEWS — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Andrew McKanna scored three goals in a span of about 20 minutes in the first half of Joliet's 5-0 boys soccer victory over Providence in a 3A regional semifinal on Tuesday night in Joliet.

Wolfpack ousts Young; Kelly advances

BY JOE TROST — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

St. Ignatius blanked Young 2-0, while Kelly slipped past Argo 2-1 in overtime in Class 3A boys soccer regional semifinal action on Tuesday.

Larkin, North Stars advance to final

BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Top-seeded Larkin and ninth-seeded St. Charles North scored wins Tuesday to advance to the Class 3A St. Charles North Regional final in boys soccer.

Beck leads Huskies past Bolingbrook

BY SEAN FUCHS -- NAPERVILLE SUN — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: Emerson Beck's goal with 1 minute, three seconds remaining gave Naperville North a 3-2 win over Bolingbrook on Monday.

Larkin set for postseason run

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: The top-seeded Royals, on the heels of a breakout regular season that made soccer enthusiasts around the state take notice, enter the "second season" today with a semifinal match at the St. Charles North Class 3A Regional against Hoffman Estates.

Monday's boys soccer roundup

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's boys soccer action.

Gacek leads early charge in Stagg win

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00 CST

Stagg forward Robert Gacek turned in his best performance of the season at the perfect time.

Early score lifts Neuqua Valley past Benet

BY JASON IVANITZ -- FOR THE NAPERVILLE SUN — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: The Wildcats' Bryan Ciesiulka's goal just one minute, 45 seconds into the game ended up being the game-winner in Neuqua Valley's 1-0 victory over Benet in the Neuqua regional semifinal Monday night in Naperville.

Morton, Lake View roll in playoff openers

BY JOE TROST — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Morton cruised past Proviso West 3-1 in a Class 3A boys soccer regional semifinal and Lake View knocked off Rauner 7-1 in Class 2A regional semifinal action Monday.

Youthful Wildcats shut down Lockport

BY CURT HERRON -- SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEWS — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

It was a case of youth against experience when Plainfield Central's boys soccer team met Lockport in Monday's Class 3A Bolingbrook Regional semifinals.

Top-seeded Oswego dominates Chargers

BY PAUL JOHNSON Special to the Beacon News — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: Sometimes, a No. 1 seed headed into the postseason may take the team it faces in the first round lightly. Let's just say that Oswego's boys soccer team did not fall into that trap Tuesday against Aurora Central Catholic in the Class 2A Kaneland Regional opener. The Panthers got a goal from Sean Totsch 15 seconds into the game, and the rout was on. The Panthers advanced to the regional title game with a convincing 11-0 win over the Chargers.

Braves escape upset-minded Carver

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00 CST

Bremen was in a jam. The top-seeded Braves trailed 16th-seeded Carver by a goal deep into the second half of their Class 2A regional semifinal in Park Forest.

Tigers all tied up again vs. Wheaton Academy

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

It�s not often you that you find a boys soccer team with more ties than wins or losses. But if the IHSA had a record for the most ties in a single season by a boys soccer team, odds are Wheaton South would own it or be right up there.

Saturday's boys soccer roundup

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

Score and highlights from Saturday's boys soccer action.

Lane edges Kelly in shootout for city title

BY JOE TROST — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

There was another party on Addison Street Friday night. Only this party wasn�t at the corner of Clark and Addison -- but at Western and Addison.

Historic win for Cadets

BY JOE TROST — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Thanks to two goals from Ralph Palmeri, Marmion finished the regular season on a winning note with a 3-1 home win over IMSA. It is the 200th win in Marmion's history.

Thursday's boys soccer roundup

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's boys soccer action.

Wolves get back on right track

BY BOB REYNOLDS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: In a game that was closer than the final score indicated, Oswego East and Jake Paradise defeated Kaneland 4-1 Wednesday to improve to 9-9 on the season. The game was a tight battle until the final minute, with Oswego East clinging to a 2-1 lead.

St. Edward rolls past Academy

BY BRANDON MANGIA -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: The fourth-seeded Green Wave scored early and often en route to a 7-2 win over Elgin Academy in the opening round of the Westminster Christian Class 1A regional. Amid a steady downpour and slick field conditions, St. Edward (6-14-2) controlled possession most of the game and got everyone involved.

Wednesday's boys soccer roundup

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys soccer action.

Janus, Bears too much for Round Lake

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Nick Janus needed a big game on Wednesday in order to keep up with the torrid scoring pace of his longtime friend Tim Kreutz. The Lake Zurich striker did just that, as he poured in three goals in helping the Bears knock off visiting Round Lake 5-0 in the North Suburban Conference Championship Game.

Lockport trips up Joliet in soccer

BY RANDY WHALEN For the Herald News — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Soccer: Lockport junior Enzo Berrini came up with a big second half goal to lead the Porters to a 3-1 win over Joliet Tuesday.

Huskies take game, title

By JASON IVANITZ Special to The Sun — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys soccer: After clinching at least a piece of the DVC crown Thursday at home against Wheaton North, Naperville North (14-3-2, 7-0 DVC) won the championship outright with a 4-0 victory over Glenbard North on Tuesday.

Lane vaults into city title game

BY JOE TROST — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Lane's boys soccer team used its defense to defeat Taft 1-0 Tuesday in the Public League Tournament semifinals.

Tuesday's boys soccer roundup

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys soccer action.

Monday's boys soccer roundup

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's boys soccer action.

IHSA zeros in on city soccer

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

The IHSA is investigating whether the Public League has been assigning non-licensed referees to work its boys soccer games this fall and during the tenure of Chicago Public Schools soccer coordinator Juan Espinoza.

Young reaches semis behind Mensah

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

Despite only being a sophomore, it was Victor Mensah�s poise that helped Young advance to the Final Four of the Public League soccer tournament after recording a 1-0 shootout victory over Kennedy Saturday afternoon in the quarterfinals.

RedHawks take down Neuqua Valley

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

Naperville Central proved that last month�s victory over Neuqua Valley was no fluke, knocking off the Wildcats 1-0 Saturday in Naperville. Both sides had numerous scoring chances, but it was the host Redhawks (15-2-1), who found the back of net first.

Saturday's boy soccer roundup

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's boys soccer action.

Thursday's boys soccer roundup

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursdays boys soccer action.

Soccer: Larkin storms past Streamwood

BY BRANDON MANGIA -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Larkin and Streamwood hooked up on Thursday in a game that will most likely decide who wins the UEC this season. But for the build-up and all the accolades at stake, the game turned out to be one-sided after the host Royals picked up a 3-0 victory.

Lane gets on a roll

BY JOE TROST — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Humberto Pina (two) and Henry Gomez found the back of the net in the first half, as Lane cruised to a 3-1 victory over Lake View in Sweet 16 action of the Public League Tournament at Montrose Harbor on Thursday.

Bloom leaves no doubt

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Bloom locked up a conference championship with a flourish Thursday night. With speed to spare and splendid passing, the Blazing Trojans scored a 7-0 victory over Thornton Township co-op at Marian Catholic to lock up the SICA South title.

Cougars on quite an end (line) run

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Nate Jakusz won't get credit for scoring the only goal in Plainfield South's 1-0 boys soccer victory over Joliet Catholic. He will get credit for setting up teammate Efrain Sanchez and for setting up the Cougars for one final push toward the postseason.

Soccer: North secures share of DVC title

BY CHRIS PALL -- FOR THE NAPERVILLE SUN — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Scoring a pair of goals in less than 40 seconds at home Thursday, Naperville North secured at least a share of the DuPage Valley Conference title. The Huskies (13-2-2 overall, 6-0 DVC) remained unbeaten in the league with a 3-1 triumph over Wheaton North.

Lions roll with Madro

BY SCOTT POWERS — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

St. Viator senior Chris Madro had a hat trick off the bench for the No. 9 Lions and led them to a 5-0 win over Nazareth in an East Suburban Catholic matchup Wednesday in Arlington Heights.

Redwings escape with league victory

By BLAKE BAUMGARTNER -- Special to The Sun — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Thanks to two goals from senior midfielder Rory Burke, including the game-winner, Benet fended off a late charge from Carmel to down the Corsairs 3-2 in an East Suburban Catholic matchup Wednesday afternoon in Lisle.

Wednesday's boys soccer roundup

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's boys soccer action.

Larkin, Streamwood gear up for pivotal match

By TIM CRONIN -- The Courier News — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Thurday's Upstate Eight match between Larkin and Streamwood isn't "just another game." The outcome will likely go a long way in deciding this season's league champion as both teams enter the contest with one loss in conference action.

Griffins get best of Lincoln-Way Central

BY RANDY WHALEN �- FOR THE HERALD NEWS — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Lincoln-Way East's seniors had never been on a varsity soccer team that beat Lincoln-Way Central. But the Griffins put an end to that streak by rallying for a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.

Ref who was attacked unsure about pressing charges

BY JOE TROST — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

A high school soccer referee was still deciding late Tuesday night whether to press charges against a Kelvyn Park High School student-athlete who physically assaulted him during a Public League tournament match Monday afternoon in Chicago.

Tuesday's boys soccer roundup

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys soccer action.

Boys soccer: Larkin downs South Elgin

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier News — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Before either team could break a sweat, Larkin had a 1-0 advantage over South Elgin during Monday's boys soccer match at Millennium Field. The Royals carried the early advantage to a 4-1 victory for their 15th win of the season.

Lockport soccer continues to roll

By RANDY WHALEN Special to The Herald News — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Lockport posted its school record 14th victory with a 2-1 win over host Plainfield South in a nonconference clash on Monday. With the victory, the Porters (14-1) won for the 13th straight time, which is certainly a school record that just keeps going.

Lane wins after Kelvyn Park player attacks official

BY JOE TROST — Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

A Kelvyn Park player ran onto the field Monday afternoon and physically assaulted a referee, forcing a Public League tournament match between Lane Tech and Kelvyn Park to be called midway through the second half.

Monday's boys soccer roundup

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's boys soccer action.

Larkin's early goal enough vs. Ramblers

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00 CST

It took Mike Gloss only 10 minutes to score his team�s only goal in the Pepsi Showdown�s championship game Sunday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, and it was all Larkin needed as the Royals shut out Loyola 1-0.

Sandoval, Alvarez sparkin� Larkin run

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:00 CST

Second-seeded Larkin is 80 minutes away from capturing its first Pepsi Showdown, the largest high school showcase in the Midwest and third-largest in the country.

Gordon propels Senn past Juarez

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:00 CST

Remone Gordon recorded a hat trick in his first game for the Bulldogs on Saturday, leading Senn to a come-from-behind 4-2 victory over Juarez.