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Lincoln-Way Central's Andrew Burton looks to make a play against Thornton during a game in New Lenox on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.

Daily Southtown boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019

October 15, 2019 at 8:59 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lincoln-Way Central 13-4 (2) 2. Mount Carmel 13-4-1 (1) 3. Stagg 13-4-1 (4) 4. Bloom 16-5-1 (8) 5....

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

‘I was right there for the touch’: Andres Lemus’ goal lifts surging St. Laurence past Nazareth

October 14, 2019 at 8:59 p.m.

Sophomore forward Andres Lemus made sure to stay focused on the present for St. Laurence with the future in sight Monday. In the 25th minute, junior midfielder Jason Dornbos slotted...

Oswego's Steven Udy, right, tries to avoid the kick of Benet's Kyle Kohisaat during a Best of the West Tournament game in Naperville on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: Steven Udy enjoys being the playmaker for Oswego’s high-scoring offense

October 14, 2019 at 1:26 p.m.

Oswego senior Steven Udy is every high-scoring teammate's favorite player. And for good reason. "I am a playmaker who likes to get involved as much as I can with my...

Beacon-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019

October 14, 2019 at 12:14 p.m.

Top 5 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Oswego 15-4-1 (1) 2. West Aurora 14-3-1 (2) 3. Geneva 11-4-3 (3) 4. Waubonsie Valley 11-5-3 (4) 5....

‘I knew what was coming’: Jake Lynch’s TD on an interception powers Naperville Central past Waubonsie Valley

October 11, 2019 at 11:37 p.m.

Naperville Central's Jake Lynch read Waubonsie Valley quarterback Ethan Nelson like a book. "I saw him motion for an audible, so I knew what was coming," Lynch said. "We also...

Football notes: Graham Cooney learns how to ‘stick on those fast receivers’ at cornerback for Benet

October 10, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

Benet junior Graham Cooney thrives on the emotional and physical extremes built into playing cornerback. He's not awed by the challenge of being the final line of resistance. "I am...

Shepard goalkeeper Cameron Novak, left, deflects a shot by Bremen's Aldo Lagunas (19) on Wednesday. Lagunas tied the game with a goal in the 80th minute.

Aldo Lagunas’ goal in the 80th minutes gets Bremen a tie on Shepard’s senior night

October 9, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

Bremen junior Aldo Lagunas ruined the pageantry and excitement of senior night at Shepard. Victory appeared firmly in grasp for the Astros with less than a minute remaining. Lagunas blasted...

‘I love to hit people’: Naperville Central’s Luke Peterson picks up speed of game quickly at middle linebacker

October 8, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

Naperville Central junior Luke Peterson never took the safe route. In his first season on the varsity, he did not ease his way into the system. He took charge by...

Mount Carmel's Damian Rincon directs his teammates against Bremen during a game in Midlothian on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.

Daily Southtown boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

October 8, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Mount Carmel 13-2-1 (1) 2. Lincoln-Way Central 12-2 (2) 3. Thornton co-op 12-4 (4) 4. Stagg 11-4-1 (3)...

Eisenhower's Gael Arriaga (11) goes up to head a pass against T.F. United during a game in Calumet City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

Boys soccer notes: Gael Arriaga shows ‘fantastic quality,’ thrives on center stage for Eisenhower

October 8, 2019 at 10:52 a.m.

Eisenhower junior Gael Arriaga attracts the ball to his foot like a magnet. As a central midfielder, he's the fulcrum of the Cardinals' attack. The role suits him, his personality...

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