High School Sports RSS: waubonsievalley boys soccer

Neuqua pushes win streak to 22

BY EDDIE BURNS -- FOR THE SUN — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Top-ranked Neuqua Valley beat district rival Waubonsie Valley for the third time this season, winning 2-0 in a Class 3A regional final at Metea Valley. It was the 22nd straight win for the Wildcats, who are 25-0-1.

Waubonsie, Neuqua on collision course

BY BOB REYNOLDS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

The hosts edged Plainfield Central 2-1 and Neuqua Valley � ranked No. 1 in the Sun-Times boys soccer rankings � squeaked past 18th-seeded West Chicago 1-0 Tuesday to set up a showdown Saturday in the Class 3A Waubonsie Valley Regional final.

Tournament ends on a high note for Panthers

By MIKE KNAPP For The Beacon-News — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

The Oswego and Waubonsie Valley soccer teams were greeted by a crisp, cool morning Saturday, but once the second half got started, the two teams provided plenty of heat offensively. The squads combined for five goals in the second 40 minutes of play, with Oswego scoring three times to close out the Waubonsie Valley Invitational with a 4-2 win.

Warriors hold off St. Charles East

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley 2, St. Charles East 1: Johnny Akl and Yvan Foonde scored a goal each and Oliver Mayer had an assist in the win for Waubonsie Valley (9-5-1).

State of mind

By EDDIE BURNS For The Beacon-News — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

One of the great mysteries about sports is the mind-set of the athlete. Some teams have a tendency to play harder when they are behind while other teams relax when they have the lead.

Waubonsie coach impressed with Neuqua

By EDDIE BURNS For The Sun-Times News Group — Sun, 6 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Waubonsie Valley coach Angelo DiBernardo did not mince words when discussing his team's latest encounter with Neuqua Valley. "Men against boys," said DiBernardo shortly after the Wildcats dominated the rival Warriors to the tune of 4-1 on Saturday night to capture the Best of the West Tournament championship at Naperville North.

Field issues worry Waubonsie

BY EDDIE BURNS -- FOR THE SUN — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Problems with the playing surface at Waubonsie Valley's varsity soccer stadium have forced the Warriors' first two games to be moved to the school's practice field. Officials hope the varsity field will be ready for the Best of the West Tournament.

Warriors make positive strides

By EDDIE BURNS For The Beacon News — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

Nik Patel can already see a difference. Sure, Waubonsie Valley's boys soccer season opener didn't quite go as planned in a 1-0 loss to rival Neuqua Valley. But the Warriors' play Tuesday night was evidence that they are going to be a much-improved team.

Ciesiulka's goal keys Neuqua in opener

BY EDDIE BURNS -- FOR THE SUN — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:00 CST

Playing on Waubonsie Valley's shorter, narrower practice field, top-ranked Neuqua Valley managed to pull out a 1-0 Upstate Eight boys soccer win on Tuesday. Bryan Ciesiulka scored the match's only goal in the 60th minute.