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Marmion's Tyler Laurich, left, chases down Streamwood's Alejandro Morales (17) during the first half of a game in the Barrington Classic on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: A ‘very dangerous’ Davis Quarles leads Metea Valley to tournament title

September 9, 2019 at 2:11 p.m.

Metea Valley's Davis Quarles imagined the moment and then lived it. The senior midfielder took a pass from Alex Krehl and delivered in the clutch. Quarles' goal in the 93rd...

Beacon-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

September 9, 2019 at 1:11 p.m.

Top 5 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Metea Valley 3-1-2 (4) 2. West Aurora 4-2 (2) 3. Geneva 3-2-1 (NR) 4. Marmion 2-2-2 (3) 5....

‘We just use it as fuel’: Naperville North falls behind 28-0 again as Batavia rolls to win

September 7, 2019 at 1:36 a.m.

Naperville North sophomore Zeke Williams is going to remember his first touchdown. He also never will forget the hit that preceded it. One play after absorbing a massive hit that...

David Panszczyk controls the ball during Lockport's 2-1 victory over Juarez at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Damir doesn’t break: Oliynyk scores winning goal on free kick as Lockport takes Windy City Ram Classic title

September 5, 2019 at 9:40 p.m.

Lockport's Damir Oliynyk never had such a spectacular view of SeatGeek Stadium. The junior forward scored on a free kick from the top of the box in the 66th minute...

Waubonsie Valley's Demari Wilson tries to get past Oak Park-River Forest defenders Jalen Bates (17) and Daemyen Middlebroogs after catching a pass on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

Football notes: Waubonsie Valley’s Demari Wilson calls first touchdown catch of his career ‘awesome’

September 5, 2019 at 3:13 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley senior Demari Wilson was looking for man-to-man coverage. And he found it. With the host Warriors holding onto a narrow three-point lead in the fourth quarter last Friday...

Lockport's Gabriel Czako moves the ball up the field against Bolingbrook during a game in Lockport on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018.

Daily Southtown boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019

September 3, 2019 at 9:18 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lockport 3-0 (7) 2. Bremen 3-0 (6) 3. Homewood-Flossmoor 3-0 (NR) 4. Mount Carmel 0-1-1 (1) 5. Lincoln-Way...

Lincoln-Way East's Cory Pitlik, right, battles for the ball against Mount Carmel during a game in the Lincoln-Way Central Regional semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.

Boys soccer notes: Cory Pitlik develops into a ‘special player’ in midfield for Lincoln-Way East

September 3, 2019 at 1:20 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East's Cory Pitlik breaks the mold. He's an unorthodox standout, the team leader with a glancing, almost imperceptible style. "I am fine with making a good pass and letting...

‘I fight for those extra yards’: Sean Torres comes up with a torrid start at running back for Benet

September 3, 2019 at 12:21 p.m.

Benet senior Sean Torres wants to make defenses remember him. "I think of myself as a power running back, and I'd like to think it takes a couple of people...

Boys soccer notes: Ethan Hipp checks in, elevates all-around game in fueling strong start for Geneva

September 2, 2019 at 1:23 p.m.

Geneva senior Ethan Hipp has little in common with the me-first generation. "I think of myself as a team player and not as an individual player," he said. "I do...

‘We had a lot of fire coming out’: Colin Gillespie a key as Benet holds on to defeat Naperville North

August 31, 2019 at 3:29 p.m.

Colin Gillespie cut up the middle for six yards on Benet's first play. The senior quarterback was just getting started. "We had a great mix of the run and the...

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