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Oak Lawn's Andy Rojas (11) goes after a ball in the pouring rain against Chicago Christian during a nonconference game in Oak Lawn on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023.

Oak Lawn’s Andy Rojas loves cars. It pays off for his first varsity goal. ‘That’s how I like to play.’

September 11, 2023 at 8:58 p.m.

From his older brothers, Oak Lawn's Andy Rojas picked up a love for cars. The junior midfielder put that to good use in the pouring rain Monday afternoon, hitting the...

Brother Rice's Randall Nauden (21) sprints down the field on his way to a touchdown against St. Ignatius during a CCL/ESCC crossover game in Chicago on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Navy recruit Randall Nauden doesn’t need a nudge to score TDs for Brother Rice. ‘I like to dabble in stuff.’

September 11, 2023 at 6:12 p.m.

Brother Rice's Randall Nauden is young man of many interests. His father, Matthew, is a drummer. And knowing that, Randall definitely marches to the beat of his own drum. A...

Sandburg's Scotland Perry (8) dribbles the ball against Shepard during a nonconference game in Palos Heights on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

As quickly as possible, Scotland Perry scores goal as Sandburg shuts out Shepard. ‘I was there to finish it.’

September 6, 2023 at 10:35 p.m.

With a name befitting Shakespeare, Sandburg's Scotland Perry has a dramatic origin story. The senior midfielder has overcome near impossible odds since birth, but that humble beginning is what ended...

Marian Catholic's Antonio Ferreira uses his body to control the ball against Marist during an East Suburban Catholic Conference game in Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Antonio Ferreira finds tough areas to score goals for Marian Catholic. ‘You know something special is coming.’

September 5, 2023 at 11:21 a.m.

Instinctively, junior forward Antonio Ferreira understands the advantages, and the subsequent dangers, of always being in the middle of the action for Marian Catholic. That's where the goals get scored...

Bloom's David Martinez sends the ball down the field against Reavis during the Windy City Ram Classic championship game in Burbank on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Patrick Z. McGavin’s Daily Southtown boys soccer rankings and player of the week

September 5, 2023 at 10:23 a.m.

St. Laurence, Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way Central inch upward in rankings, while Bloom's Omar Ortiz is the player of the week. Top 10 With records through Monday and previous ranking...

Mount Carmel's Maurice Densmore (10) slips away from tackle against Morgan Park during a nonconference game in Chicago on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

Maurice Densmore, third school in three years, feels right at home for Mount Carmel. ‘A special thing here.’

September 4, 2023 at 9:33 a.m.

Working on the big stage, Mount Carmel's Maurice Densmore was ready for his close up. The senior wide receiver saw his home debut against Morgan Park as the ideal platform....

David Martinez scores first goal since torn ACL as Bloom tops upstart Reavis. ‘The injury changed my life.’

September 1, 2023 at 9:51 a.m.

A defender scoring a goal is always a good thing. But just being back out on the field and playing again is actually the best thing, according to Bloom senior...

Kaneland's Brigid Gannon (5) battles Rochelle's Betty Flores (15), Abby Tarvestad (2) and Emma Kenney (16) during an Interstate Eight Conference game in Maple Park on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Introducing the 2023 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer All-Area Team

June 16, 2023 at 10:47 a.m.

First Team Ella Dihel, South Elgin, junior, forward: Scored team-high 17 goals and added two assists. All-state and all-conference. Alyssa Gluting, Metea Valley, junior, goalkeeper: Posted nine shutouts. Played 1,760...

St. Charles North's Bella Najera (17) reacts to her goal in the second half against the host Fillies during the Class 3A Barrington Supersectional on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

‘Fierce competitor’ Bella Najera of St. Charles North is 2023 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year

June 16, 2023 at 10:44 a.m.

Family has always been a big thing for St. Charles North midfielder Bella Najera. As the youngest of three athletic children, Najera found out right away — during those fierce...

Oswego East's Dylan Kubek (11) slides safely into third base against Oswego during the Class 4A Romeoville Sectional championship game on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Mike Polubinski produces winning RBI in ninth as Oswego East ousts Oswego for sectional title. ‘Just a battle of wills.’

June 3, 2023 at 8:57 p.m.

In Saturday's withering heat, despite the heightened pressure of the extra-inning situation, senior center fielder Mike Polubinski stayed cool and composed for Oswego East. As 90-degree temperatures turned the baseball...

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