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St. Laurence's Ruben Perez (8) and Triad's Eli Kraabel (17) battle for the ball during the second half of the Class 2A third-place game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

‘This was the best season’: St. Laurence energized by taking fourth place in the state in boys soccer

November 9, 2019 at 5:10 p.m.

Senior midfielder Saul Camacho went out for St. Laurence the only way he ever imagined. "To play with the guys we had was really special and something I am always...

Rock ’em, sock ’em: Michael Rocco’s rebound goal sparks Benet in Class 2A state semifinal victory

November 9, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.

Junior midfielder Michael Rocco is a good listener for Benet. "I was doing what my coach told me and followed the back post after a shot," Rocco said. "I worked...

St. Laurence goalkeeper Fernando Cervantez made eight saves against Benet in a Class 2A state semifinal at Hoffman Estates on Friday.

Goalkeeper Fernando Cervantez makes eight saves, but St. Laurence’s first appearance in the state semifinals ends with a loss to Benet

November 8, 2019 at 7:12 p.m.

Fernando Cervantez never wilted Friday on the biggest stage on which St. Laurence ever has appeared. Early in the first half, the senior goalkeeper bolted from the box and made...

Football notes: Matthew Appel ‘sets the tone’ on the offensive line for surging Neuqua Valley

November 7, 2019 at 2:54 p.m.

Senior offensive lineman Matthew Appel is a foundational figure for Neuqua Valley's dynamic attack. Senior quarterback Mark Gronowski engineers the offense, backed by an outstanding group of receivers and the...

Lincoln-Way West's Miles Hagen scores against Edwardsville in the Class 3A Bradley-Bourbonnais Supersectional on Tuesday.

‘Nobody ever gave up’: Lincoln-Way West rallies twice but falls short against Edwardsville in first supersectional appearance

November 6, 2019 at 11:31 a.m.

Lincoln-Way West senior Miles Hagen has displayed a special ability to score off the sideline throw-in. The savvy midfielder has a special rapport with senior midfielder Ryan Towner, who takes...

West Aurora's Jaziel Enriquez clears the ball against Naperville North during the Class 3A Lockport Sectional championship game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.

Boys soccer notes: Shun Yonehara turns into a shoo-in for success as senior midfielder for Geneva

November 4, 2019 at 1:33 p.m.

Geneva's Shun Yonehara had a special advocate in his AP World History class last year as a junior. His teacher was Vikings coach Jason Bhatta, who made a special argument...

Beacon-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

November 4, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

Top 5 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses 1. Oswego 18-5-1 (1) 2. West Aurora 18-5-1 (2) 3. Kaneland 17-7 (3) 4. Geneva 13-5-4 (4) 5. Waubonsie...

Lincoln-Way West's Drew Murphy, center, celebrates with his teammates scoring on a header against Marist in the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Sectional championship game in Frankfort on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.

Boys soccer notes: Christian Munoz blossoms with more assists as a sophomore forward for Bloom

November 4, 2019 at 12:59 p.m.

Bloom's Christian Munoz draws a lot of attention. It's natural given his prodigious scoring abilities. The sophomore forward led the Southland with 37 goals and 12 assists this season as...

‘A great connection’: Mark Gronowski’s 65-yard touchdown pass to Patrick Hoffmann on the third play gets Neuqua Valley rolling in first-round win

November 2, 2019 at 6:35 p.m.

Neuqua Valley senior Patrick Hoffmann wasted no time making a decisive first statement against Conant on Saturday. "I saw the cornerback playing inside of me, so we took advantage of...

Lincoln-Way West captains Ryan Towner (2) and Brady Forsythe (4) hold up the plaque after a 3-2 win over Marist in the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Sectional championship game in Frankfort on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.

‘We thought we could take advantage’: Justin Darlage’s 2 assists lift Lincoln-Way West past Marist for sectional title

November 2, 2019 at 5:42 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West's Justin Darlage is a maestro on restarts. "I always take the free kicks," he said. "I have always had that ability to hit solid balls into the box....

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