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West Aurora's Rashidi Meso heads the ball against Plainfield Central's Joe Finder during a Class 4A Metea Valley Regional semifinal game in Aurora on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.

‘It settled us down’: Rashidi Meso’s goal sparks West Aurora past Plainfield Central in regional

October 24, 2019 at 1:43 p.m.

West Aurora's Rashidi Meso had an excellent vantage point. The senior forward stood on the sidelines and watched as Plainfield Central stunned the third-seeded Blackhawks with a goal in the...

‘He is an animal on the field’: Jeremiah Robertson shows off serious side for Neuqua Valley’s defense

October 22, 2019 at 2:19 p.m.

Neuqua Valley senior Jeremiah Robertson has the right kind of dual personality. Known to his friends as JJ, the 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive end has a comedic side off the field...

Daily Southtown boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019

October 22, 2019 at 3:20 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and last week's rankings in parentheses. 1. Lincoln-Way Central 14-4 (1) 2. Stagg 13-5-1 (3) 3. Bloom 17-5-1 (4) 4. Thornton co-op 17-5 (5)...

St. Laurence's Luke Arthurs (2) looks to make a play against Nazareth during a game in Burbank on Monday, Oct. 14, 201.

Boys soccer notes: A ‘very calm’ Luke Arthurs comes of age as a senior forward for St. Laurence

October 22, 2019 at 11:32 a.m.

In his third varsity season, St. Laurence's Luke Arthurs pointed to a specific area where he has experienced growth. "As a sophomore and last year as a junior, I saw...

Boys soccer notes: Gavin Cano remains ‘very calm’ in his role as a central defender for Kaneland

October 21, 2019 at 1:02 p.m.

As a central defender, Kaneland senior Gavin Cano plays to his strengths. "I am always very calm," he said. "I never let pressure get to me. I am also very...

Beacon-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019

October 21, 2019 at 11:47 a.m.

Top 5 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Oswego 16-4-1 (1) 2. West Aurora 15-4-1 (2) 3. Geneva 11-4-4 (3) 4. Kaneland 15-6 (NR) 5. Waubonsie...

‘We have a lot of talent’: Mark Gronowski scores 2 rushing TDs as Neuqua Valley clinches first DVC title

October 18, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

Senior quarterback Mark Gronowski never looks back for Neuqua Valley. The South Dakota State recruit is not the type of player who ever ponders a different or safer way to...

‘I like being in control’: Sophomore quarterback Logan Frederick learns to take charge for Metea Valley

October 17, 2019 at 11:46 a.m.

Metea Valley quarterback Logan Frederick has come of age. "The kid just gets better every week," Mustangs coach John Parpet said. A left-handed sophomore, Frederick has completed 100 of 153...

‘I can take this to the next level’: Alex Brots handles all aspects of the kicking game for Waubonsie Valley

October 15, 2019 at 10:55 a.m.

Waubonsie Valley senior Alex Brots has learned the art of letting disappointment fade away. "If a coach chews me out, I just take it and use the anger I have...

Boys soccer notes: Miguel ‘Mikey’ Vargas likes doing more than just score goals for Thornton co-op

October 15, 2019 at 10:29 a.m.

Thornton co-op junior Miguel Vargas takes an unselfish approach to his position. "Being a forward it is not all about scoring goals," he said. "It is also about being part...

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