Bobby Narang – Page 43

Lake Zurich's Ethan Goldberg, center, shoots the ball between Waukegan's Alexis Guadarrama, left, and Daniel Galvan during a North Suburban Conference game in Lake Zurich on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

A back fracture postponed Ethan Goldberg’s first season playing for Lake Zurich. He’s making up for lost time.

October 6, 2023 at 12:40 p.m.

Ethan Goldberg was ready to experience a different side of his favorite sport when he shifted his focus from club soccer to Lake Zurich's team before his junior year. But...

Round Lake's Jorgie Morales, left, holds off Wauconda's Jacob Hernandez during a Northern Lake County Conference game in Round Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Round Lake knows Jorgie Morales is very good. He wants to be better — for people around him and one he lost.

August 22, 2024 at 6:14 a.m.

Motivation comes in many forms for Round Lake's Jorgie Morales. The junior midfielder's list of goals is long and paints a picture of his love for his family, his school...

Carmel's Roman Lynch communicates with teammates during an East Suburban Catholic Conference game against Marist in Mundelein on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

Roman Lynch points the way for Carmel. The senior defender’s brothers have done that for him.

September 22, 2023 at 12:59 p.m.

Sports role models haven't been hard to find for Carmel senior defender Roman Lynch. His older brothers, Sean and Gabe, are college athletes, and his twin brother, Kyle, is a...

Carmel's Dominic Delorme (40) and Kyle Lynch (22) tackle Lake Forest's Martin Hippel (32) during a game in Lake Forest on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

Carmel’s Dominic Delorme transforms into a player every unit wants on the field: ‘He’s a pillar in our program’

September 21, 2023 at 1:16 p.m.

Carmel's Dominic Delorme wanted to change his vantage point. He spent much of the Corsairs' games on the sidelines during his sophomore season last year, and he didn't like the...

Warren's Donovan McNeal (2) eludes Maine South's Clark Simpson during a nonconference game in Gurnee on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Warren’s Donovan McNeal makes the most of more carries. ‘The Microwave’ heats up the offense quickly.

September 1, 2023 at 1:17 p.m.

Warren senior Donovan McNeal wanted to make a statement on offense this season. After playing running back for the majority of his career, McNeal spent most of his first varsity...

Waukegan goalkeeper Julian Mendoza makes a save during a game at Antioch on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.

Waukegan goalkeeper Julian Mendoza learned early: ‘Protect the window.’ Protecting the net is second nature.

August 29, 2023 at 1:20 p.m.

Waukegan junior goalkeeper Julian Mendoza learned valuable lessons about his position from his older brothers, Alberto and Fernando. But the most meaningful piece of advice was stressed early and often....

Lake Zurich's Lincoln Adams, left, tackles Batavia's Ryan Boe during a Class 7A state semifinal in Lake Zurich on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Lake Zurich’s Lincoln Adams, who has a landscaping business, is taking charge: ‘Awesome to watch him grow’

August 23, 2023 at 12:38 p.m.

Lake Zurich's Lincoln Adams likes to clean up. On the field, the 6-foot-1, 198-pound senior is an all-conference linebacker who makes a lot of tackles. But Adams also has a...

Vernon Hills' Nikita Stepanov (11) defends against Grayslake Central's Alan Alonso during the Class 2A Grayslake Central Sectional championship game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Vernon Hills senior Nikita Stepanov’s parents performed in circuses and ballets. Soccer has become his thing.

August 21, 2023 at 1:59 p.m.

Vernon Hills senior defender Nikita Stepanov doesn't hesitate to ask his parents for advice. Stepanov said his father, Grigoriy Stepanov, and his mother, Elena Pisarenko, have unique backgrounds that allow...

Grayslake Central goalkeeper Uriel Garcia-Perez makes a diving save during the Class 2A third-place game against Washington in Hoffman Estates on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

Bobby Narang’s top 10 boys soccer teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2023 season

August 22, 2023 at 7:32 a.m.

Top 10 Teams 1. Grayslake Central (19-2-3): Is this season the Rams reach the Class 2A state championship game? After placing fourth in 2021 and third last season, the Rams...

North Chicago quarterback Lon McLendon gains yardage on a keeper during a game against Waukegan in North Chicago on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.

North Chicago’s Lon McLendon doesn’t hesitate to embrace opportunities after his best friend’s death

August 17, 2023 at 2:39 p.m.

North Chicago senior Lon McLendon is embracing new beginnings. After playing quarterback the past two seasons, McLendon is sliding down the line of scrimmage to line up at wide receiver...

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