Top 5 Teams
1. Metea Valley: Evan Lang and James Lynch power an explosive offensive attack for a sectional qualifier that finished on 10-2-1 run.
2. Oswego: Forward Omar Carreno had 25 goals and 13 assists for the undefeated conference champion. Defender Johnny Kramer also returns for the Panthers (15-4-2).
3. West Aurora: “We are loaded,” Blackhawks coach Joe Sustersic said. Patient Yuha and Andy Emlie ignite the offense and disruptive Santiago Barrios leads the back line.
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4. Kaneland: With 26 goals last year, elite junior Tucker Jahns leads 16 returning players for the Knights (15-4-4), who reached the sectional in Class 2A last season.
5. Oswego East: Junior Kyle Blasingame had a fantastic summer and leads seven returning starters for the Wolves (16-6-2), who reached a Class 3A regional final last year.
Top 10 Players to Watch
Kyle Blasingame, Oswego East, junior, midfielder; Omar Carreno, Oswego, junior, forward; Andy Emile, West Aurora, senior, forward; Noah Glorioso, Waubonsie Valley, junior, midfielder; Tucker Jahns, Kaneland, junior, forward; Evan Lang, Metea Valley, senior, midfielder; James Lynch, Metea Valley, senior, forward; James Serrano, Marmion, senior, forward; Bryan Torres, East Aurora, senior, midfielder; Patient Yuha, West Aurora, senior, forward.
Patrick Z. McGavin is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News.