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T.F. United's Pablo Guerra (12) makes a pass against Eisenhower during a game in Calumet City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

‘We dedicated the game for them’: Pablo Guerra scores twice as T.F. United takes down Eisenhower

October 7, 2019 at 9:11 p.m.

Junior forward Pablo Guerra played with emotion for T.F. United. "This game was for our coaches," Guerra said. "Their family has been through a lot, and we dedicated the game...

West Aurora goalkeeper Alejandro Barrios races into position against Oswego during a Class 3A Geneva Sectional game on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: Senior goalkeeper Alejandro Barrios ‘ready to make some noise’ for West Aurora

October 7, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

West Aurora goalkeeper Alejandro Barrios plays his position like a scene from the movie "Groundhog Day." To Barrios, there are no physical consequences. The law of physics do not apply,...

Oswego's Mason McCaw leaps to control the ball against West Aurora during a Class 3A Geneva Sectional game on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

Beacon-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

October 7, 2019 at 3:46 p.m.

Top 5 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Oswego 13-4-1 (4) 2. West Aurora 12-3-1 (1) 3. Geneva 11-3-2 (2) 4. Waubonsie Valley 10-5-1 (3) 5....

Football notes: Southern Illinois recruit Sean Larkin gives more as a receiver for Neuqua Valley

October 3, 2019 at 12:42 p.m.

Neuqua Valley senior Sean Larkin has experienced a wild ride as a receiver. "In my first year on varsity, during my sophomore year, I was just a role player," he...

Oak Forest's Jonathan Landa takes a free kick against Bremen in the Class 2A St. Laurence Sectional semifinal game in Burbank on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: Jonathan Landa ‘flourishing’ as a high-scoring forward for emerging Oak Forest

October 1, 2019 at 2:40 p.m.

In the best sense of the word, Oak Forest senior Jonathan Landa is an island. "I play the striker, or forward, at the top of the formation," he said. "And...

Daily Southtown boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

October 1, 2019 at 2:02 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Mount Carmel 10-2-1 (2) 2. Lincoln-Way Central 10-2 (4) 3. Stagg 10-3-1 (3) 4. Thornton co-op 11-4 (9)...

‘This year has been different’: Ethan Nelson takes control at quarterback as senior for Waubonsie Valley

October 1, 2019 at 1:32 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley senior Ethan Nelson has experienced the trajectory typical of most quarterbacks. His learning curve was first based on the development of watching and studying, then volatile trial-by-fire actions,...

Boys soccer notes: Drew Gaston continues to shatter goal-scoring records at Indian Creek

September 30, 2019 at 1:32 p.m.

Indian Creek junior Drew Gaston prefers to orchestrate the action. Gaston, a forward in soccer and a point guard in basketball, also enjoys being in perpetual motion. "I honestly think...

Beacon-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

September 30, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

Top 5 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. West Aurora 10-2-1 (1) 2. Geneva 9-3-2 (2) 3. Waubonsie Valley 9-4-1 (3) 4. Oswego 10-4-1 (4) 5....

Chris Mankowski and T.J. McVey connect for key first goal as Benet gets jump on Marist in 3-0 win

September 26, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Junior forward Chris Mankowski has a special rapport with sophomore forward T.J. McVey. Benet specializes in fluidity and cohesion, and McVey is the master of knowing where his teammates are...

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