Often knocked down, Naperville North’s Kennedy Bertsch always gets back up. ‘You have to be resilient.’
The sophomore midfielder has emerged as a physical and vocal linchpin for the Huskies.
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Naperville Central’s Malia Shen can tackle anything. ‘Wherever we throw her.’ And whatever is thrown at her.
Shen, who has played multiple positions, has bounced back from mononucleosis.
Isa Polavieja’s personality is truly dynamic for Naperville North. That is ‘what makes this team go.’
Polavieja has become a formidable leader for the Huskies this season.
Yale commit Selma Larbi returns for Neuqua Valley, which is winning too. ‘Definitely good to have her back.’
The Wildcats, who last had a winning record in 2019, have won seven of eight games.
Riley Silvers is invaluable for Naperville Central, which is reminded again. ‘She’s a special kind of player.’
The Florida International recruit hits two home runs and makes a heads-up defensive play.
Nicole Smith finds her voice for Naperville Central. ‘We hear her a lot.’ Because she wants to win a lot.
Smith barely said a word after being elevated to the varsity team two years ago.
Naperville Central’s Nussbaum twins know the family’s long history at Wheaton College. They’ll be part of it.
Aaron and Daniel Nussbaum will follow in the footsteps of multiple generations.
Naperville North’s Addison Sitzman makes teammates laugh. She plays to win. That’s just ‘Addie being Addie.’
Addison Sitzman enjoys two activities more than any others. One is playing soccer for the Huskies.
Loyola’s Lily Berhalter hopes to ‘follow my family footsteps.’ Daughter of Chicago Fire coach has seen many.
Berhalter, whose father also coached the U.S. men's national team, has traveled extensively for soccer.
Benet freshman Keira Stone’s first goal takes ‘a weight off my shoulders.’ Opponents will feel the pressure.
Scoring or not, Stone has been Benet's primary playmaker this season.