Boys Soccer: Morton outlasts Naperville Central in OT, claims 3A
It was a dream deferred though not denied. Joel Salmeron made sure of it. The Morton midfielder drilled a left-footed blast from about 12 yards …
- Apr 12, 2012
Boys Soccer: Naperville Central edges Fremd on penalties
Mike Pavliga was philosophical about his own heroics. “It’s sad the game had to come down to penalty kicks,” the junior Naperville Central keeper said. …
- Apr 12, 2012
Boys Soccer: Some unexpected teams have their eyes on prize
Soccer is dominated by the unpredictable, especially in the state tournament. A strange bounce here, a deflected shot there. It all adds up to success …
- Apr 12, 2012
Boys Soccer: Naperville Central advances to 3A state
NORMAL — The way Quincy goalie Logan Kelle snared nearly every Naperville Central shot Tuesday night, you’d have thought he was wearing a Spiderman costume …
- Apr 12, 2012
Blake Beehler’s boot boosts Naperville Central
After going scoreless during the regular season, Naperville Central midfielder Blake Beehler has scored three goals in the playoffs. None was bigger than the one …
- Apr 12, 2012
Pat Flynn’s efforts enough for Naperville Central
Batavia was eight minutes away from advancing to its first sectional final since 1995 until Pat Flynn came to the rescue for Naperville Central. Flynn …
- Apr 12, 2012
Naperville North takes down WW South
Provided with a new lease on its season the Naperville Central boys soccer team has thus far taken full advantage. The Redhawks, who lost three …
- Nov 5, 2011
Surging Benet blanks Naperville Central
As much as coaches and players like to talk about having momentum going into the playoffs, that can be a fickle trait that can change …
- Oct 22, 2011
Naperville North stays perfect with win over Central
The Naperville North boys soccer team accomplished so much in Tuesday’s 2-0 DuPage Valley Conference win against rival Naperville Central. The Huskies remain perfect at …
- Oct 19, 2011
West Aurora lead slips away in second half
Thursday’s DuPage Valley Conference matchup was a prime example of why most coaches insist its more important how you finish than how you start. While …
- Sep 14, 2011
Naperville Central gets by Waubonsie
There’s a reason Naperville Central’s boys soccer team hosts and plays in the Best of the West tournament early in each season. Even if the …
- Sep 7, 2011
Sandburg squeezes out win
With host Naperville Central unable to capitalize on its best opportunities, Sandburg squeezed out a 1-0 victory on Thursday in the middle round of group …
- Sep 6, 2011
Redhawks, West Chicago play to draw
If Naperville Central coach Troy Adams had his way, he just might have his traditionally slow starting team begin games in the second half. Conner …
- Oct 6, 2010
Huskies continue to roll
The good times keep coming for the Naperville North boys soccer team. The Huskies continued their unbeaten streak to 13 games with a 1-0 win …
- Oct 15, 2010
Redhawks have little trouble with Metea
Troy Adams' biggest complaint about his Naperville Central squad entering the postseason was its inability to get off to a strong start at the beginning …
- Oct 20, 2010
Benet holds on to top Redhawks
Benet's plan for Saturday's Class 3A Naperville Central Regional championship match was to score early and then ride its defense to victory. The Redwings executed …
- Oct 24, 2010










