Mike Taylor said his St. Viator boys soccer team is trying to find itself this season. The Lions, a Class A semifinalist in 1997, started off well but were in the midst of a three-game slide.
But Wednesday night St. Viator finally found a way to win. Tim Grodek scored two goals to lift the Lions to a 2-0 victory over East Suburban Catholic rival and 1997 Class A state runner-up St. Joseph (5-3-1, 1-2) at Forest View’s stadium.
“It’s good to get a win. We needed one,” said Taylor, whose team (7-4-1, 3-1) had lost to St. Charles, Marist and Libertyville in the past week.
Grodek’s first goal came with 26:30 left in the game on a free kick from 20 yards after teammate Steve Chromik was fouled. Vrahram Kadkhodaian’s assist set up Grodek’s second score, a header with 5:22 left.
But the game’s most important play came about a minute after St. Viator, which outshot the Chargers 25-6, had gone up 1-0. St. Joseph’s Joe Tortorich nailed a free kick that St. Viator goalkeeper Justin Brecken swatted away.
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St. Charles tournament: Reed Sheehan scored early in the second half to break a 1-1 tie as top-ranked Lincoln-Way (10-0) edged Wheaton Warrenville South 2-1. The Knights have allowed only three goals this season. . . . Nate Day converted a penalty kick in the second half in No. 4 St. Charles’ 1-0 victory over Naperville Central. Corey Harris made 12 saves for the Saints (6-2-2). . . . Nick Cincotta’s goal midway through the second half lifted Palatine (6-4-2) to a 2-2 tie with Maine South (6-2-4). . . . Giovanni Boccia’s goal 12 minutes into the game gave Stevenson (3-7-2) a 1-0 victory over Conant (5-6-1).
Geneva 11, Plainfield 1: In the Suburban Prairie Red, Pat Rothecker and Pat Stilz each scored two goals to lead the No. 7 Vikings (9-1-1, 5-0).
Sandburg 2, Lockport 1 (OT): Tim Wojcik tallied both goals for No. 9 Sandburg (7-2-1, 3-1) with the game-winner coming 15 seconds into overtime.
Schaumburg 4, Barrington 1: No. 10 Schaumburg (9-3, 2-1) used two goals and two assists by Hamid Mehreioskoui for the Mid-Suburban West victory.
Amundsen 5, Lake View 1: Pedro Hernandez had two goals and Juan Aguilar a goal and two assists to spark Amundsen (9-2-1, 5-1) in the Public Red North.
Benet 6, Marist 1: Nick Aguilar and Luke Rojo each scored two goals as Benet (4-5-1, 3-0) stayed perfect in the East Suburban Catholic.
Highland Park 4, Waukegan 1: In the Central Suburban South, Highland Park (9-1, 4-0) used a goal and an assist by Ryan Wolin to roll.
Homewood-Flossmoor 8, Bloom 0: In the SICA East, Rogerio Naccarati scored three goals, and Andy McMahon added two goals and two assists for H-F (7-3-1, 4-1).
Joliet 4, Andrew 0: Joliet (7-1-1, 4-1) cruised in the SICA West behind Armando Vargas’ two goals.
St. Patrick 4, Holy Cross 0: Jeff McDonald’s two goals sparked St. Patrick (9-1-1, 1-0) in the East Suburban Catholic.
Thornwood 4, Thornridge 0: Miguel Espinoza scored his 16th goal and added an assist for Thornwood (7-0, 5-0 SICA East).
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St. Francis d. Aurora Central Catholic 15-4, 15-2: No. 4 St. Francis (16-1, 7-0) rolled in the Suburban Catholic behind Erin Byrd’s four kills and Mandy Strausberger’s nine assists.
Queen of Peace d. Providence 15-5, 15-10: No. 9 Queen of Peace (10-1) swept Providence (7-5) with Molly Mann’s four kills, five aces and five blocks, and Kristen Daly’s seven aces.
Addison Trail d. Proviso East 15-6, 15-2: In the West Suburban Gold, Addison Trail (14-3, 3-0) was sparked by Jenna Barone’s 10 kills and Caroline Katsikas’ nine.
Glenbrook South d. Evanston 15-2, 15-10: Suzie Stiling’s 12 kills, two aces and two blocks led Glenbrook South (6-4, 2-1 Central Suburban South).
Hinsdale South d. Leyden 15-4, 15-5: Kristen Lazzaratto’s eight kills helped Hinsdale South (6-3, 2-2) sweep the West Suburban Gold match.
Homewood-Flossmoor d. Thornton 15-0, 15-7: Julie Motluck had seven kills and four aces for H-F (5-3, 2-0) in the SICA East.
Lane Tech d. Wells 15-6, 15-0: Stephanie Metzger had seven kills and served 15 straight points in the second game to lead Lane (10-2, 70) in the Public Red North.
Mt. Assisi d. Lemont 15-8, 15-10: Lisa Ende had nine kills, and Jodie Welsh chipped in with four aces for Mt. Assisi (10-7).
Palatine d. Barrington 15-7, 16-14: In the Mid-Suburban West, Maggie Weber had 10 assists, and Nada Grbavac added five kills and seven digs for Palatine (12-6, 4-1).
Shepard d. Bloom 15-11, 15-10: Tara Matysek led Shepard (10-1, 2-0) in the SICA East with seven kills and 10 assists.
Simeon d. Chicago Vocational 15-4, 15-4: Tenisha Wilkins’ 11 kills and two aces led Simeon (6-0, 6-0) in the Public Red South.
Tinley Park d. Eisenhower 15-12, 15-10: Lisa Shantz registered six kills and Lisa Trump added 12 assists for Tinley Park (7-4, 3-2) in the SICA Central.