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Girls Soccer: Lockport stuns Naperville Central

It wasn’t supposed to end like this. Naperville Central’s girls soccer team fresh off a school-best regular-season was poised to make a deep run in …

  • May 26, 2012

Girls Soccer: Naperville Central knocks out East Aurora in regional opener

The Naperville Central girls soccer program hasn’t won a sectional championship since 1995. This year’s group has as good a shot as any to push …

  • May 25, 2012

Girls Soccer: Naperville Central, Naperville North play to draw in rematch

Naperville Central and Naperville North play soccer like a modernist writer whose books lack easy interpretation or a clean resolution. Five days after Naperville Central …

  • May 16, 2012

Girls Soccer: Katherine Short’s goal stands up for Naperville Central

Katherine Short was the most dangerous player on the field, a stealth figure who made the game’s biggest play. The Naperville Central senior midfielder smashed …

  • May 9, 2012

Girls Soccer: Abby Joyce’s goal fuels Naperville Central past New Trier

Naperville Central may lack a big-time goal scorer, but that hasn’t stopped the Redhawks from finding a way to win. They did it again Thursday, …

  • May 8, 2012

Girls Soccer: Naperville Central wins clash with Neuqua Valley

Beyond the two goals that No. 9 Naperville Central scored on Saturday, the Redhawks had something else that No. 5 Neuqua Valley didn’t: The pedal-to-the-floor, …

  • Apr 26, 2012

Girls Soccer: Teagen Eberle’s goal good enough for Schaumburg win

In a showdown between powerhouse programs, one or two plays is likely to make the difference. Schaumburg seized its best opportunity and never looked back. …

  • Apr 17, 2012

Heads-up Naperville Central edges Waubonsie Valley

No one can accuse Naperville Central’s players of not using their heads. The No. 5 Redhawks scored twice on headers Wednesday night to knock off …

  • Apr 7, 2012

Girls Soccer: Top 10 teams, top 50 players

Top 10 teams • 1. Naperville North: First-year coach Steve Goletz returns seven starters from last year’s Class 3A state runner-up, keyed by junior forward …

  • Apr 5, 2012

Girls Soccer: Franzese’s first goal helps Naperville Central top Oswego

Naperville Central midfielder Carly Franzese didn’t know what to do after she scored a goal early in the Redhawks’ 2-0 victory over Oswego Monday afternoon. …

  • Apr 3, 2012

Girls Soccer: Abby Joyce comes up big for Naperville Central vs Oak Park

Abby Joyce made the most of her starting assignment in Tuesday’s 3-1 nonconference win over visiting Oak Park. The Naperville Central sophomore forward, who saw …

  • Mar 28, 2012

Girls Soccer: New Oak Park coach ready

The season started Monday, but new Oak Park-River Forest coach Ignacio Ponce doesn’t have to wait long to begin the season. The Huskies play at …

  • Mar 27, 2012

Naperville Sun All-Area girls soccer team

When it comes to selecting the Naperville Sun’s All-Area squad, the bar is just about the same as is used for picking the state’s best …

  • Mar 24, 2012

Szalach’s goal enough for Huskies

Naperville North midfielder Christa Szalach knew exactly what she wanted to do. Unfortunately for Naperville Central, she did it well. Szalach took advantage of some …

  • May 26, 2011

Naperville Central edges out Tigers

Saturday’s Naperville Central Regional final between Naperville Central and Plainfield North offered fans a change of pace from the semifinals, which each team won 8-1. …

  • May 24, 2011

Redhawks roll into regional soccer finals

Naperville Central was late to answer the bell on offense. But once it did, there was no stopping the Redhawks in their Class 3A regional …

  • May 21, 2011

Lockport breaks through, edges Redhawks

Lockport’s girls soccer team has made tremendous progress this season, but the Porters still lacked a victory over one of the area’s top teams. They …

  • May 10, 2011

Redhawks, New Trier play to draw

Even though there was no tournament trophy or specific standing to be gained, as hosts of the 14th Annual Naperville Invitational, the last thing Naperville …

  • May 3, 2011

Benet takes down Andrew

Benet coach Henry Wind has been coaching long enough to be able to see the glass as both half full and half empty. That would …

  • May 2, 2011

Lyons too much for Redhawks

Not many players can dribble through the heart of Naperville Central’s defense and then beat All-State goalie Jill D’Amico, especially with the game on the …

  • Apr 30, 2011

Many's goal enough for Naperville Central

Naperville Central didn't have many goals Thursday. The Redhawks had a Many goal, to be exact. Senior midfielder Krissy Many scored on a 33-yard shot …

  • Apr 22, 2011

Redhawks discover 'O,' edge WW South

Naperville Central has discovered an offense and that's bad news for its opponents. Traditionally a rock-solid defensive team, the Redhawks have struggled to score in …

  • Apr 12, 2011

Waubonsie ends drought, edges Redhawks

"Finally." That was Hannah Klancic's reaction to scoring Waubonsie Valley's first goal of the season Wednesday night to lift the Warriors to a 1-0 victory …

  • Mar 24, 2011

Naperville Central cruises by Oswego

NAPERVILLE --- Soccer is definitely a game of opportunity and Monday's non-conference match-up saw host Naperville Central limit Oswego's chances while the RedHawks capitalized enough …

  • Mar 22, 2011

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