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Girls soccer notes: Senior midfielder Mikayla Brown brings passion, energy to the field for Bartlett

May 7, 2019 at 2:02 p.m.

Bartlett's Mikayla Brown is no shrinking violet. Passion defines her style of play, and it's the first word many use to describe her. "Mikayla is a passionate player who aims...

Girls soccer notes: Maddie Grandys realizes it’s a good time to step up as a goal scorer for Yorkville

May 6, 2019 at 3:02 p.m.

Yorkville junior Maddie Grandys recently experienced an epiphany on the field. "I think my favorite part is when you just feel the connection between each other and there is a...

Girls soccer notes: Grace Herrmann happy under new coach, leads way for Grayslake Central

May 6, 2019 at 2:28 p.m.

Grayslake Central senior Grace Herrmann wanted some stability. After playing for two head coaches over two years, Herrmann was about to discover the identity of yet another new coach. Fortunately,...

Girls soccer notes: Katelyn Skibinski grows into a goal-scoring force for Dundee-Crown

April 30, 2019 at 6:46 p.m.

Dundee-Crown junior Katelyn Skibinski has always been in perpetual motion. As the only child of a former professional athlete, she has continually sought out adventure through competition. "Ever since I...

Girls soccer notes: St. Cloud State recruit Jenna Dominguez ready for one last playoff run at Geneva

April 29, 2019 at 5:49 p.m.

Geneva forward Jenna Dominguez is a on a delaying mission. She is looking to extend her senior year as long as possible. "The greatest thrill is being with the girls...

Leland Keller, right, leads a stingy Lake Forest defense that has eight shutouts this season.

Girls soccer notes: Senior defender Leland Keller sets sights on another long playoff run for Lake Forest

April 29, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

Lake Forest senior Leland Keller plays soccer in a way Satchel Paige would approve. The legendary pitcher once famously observed: "Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." Keller...

Feeling right at home: Junior transfer Elle McCaslin adds scoring punch for St. Charles East

April 23, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

St. Charles East junior Elle McCaslin has experienced an eventful last nine months. She arrived in St. Charles as a transfer student from Canton, Michigan as a standout two-sport athlete....

Metea Valley players Katy Flanders, from left, Paige Buranosky, Ella Johnson and goalkeeper Nikki Coryell celebrate a goal by Halle Lange (2) against Batavia on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Girls soccer notes: Metea Valley’s Paige Buranosky has knack for staying a step ahead of the action

April 22, 2019 at 6:11 p.m.

Metea Valley junior Paige Buranosky has shown a great instinct for anticipating the action before it fully develops. That is a significant talent for a defender and a crucial reason...

Vernon Hills' Julia Neary (13) has emerged as a productive player on offense and defense.

Girls soccer notes: Northern Illinois recruit Julia Neary delivers on defense and offense for Vernon Hills

April 22, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.

Vernon Hills senior Julia Neary was an energetic kid who played every sport imaginable growing up. "Soccer is the one that stuck," she said. Neary has never looked back. A...

Metea Valley goalkeeper Nikki Coryell directs teammates against Batavia in the first half of their match on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Goals kept: Nikki Coryell makes key second-half saves as Metea Valley edges Batavia

April 21, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.

Metea Valley goalkeeper Nikki Coryell is the rare soccer player allowed to use her hands. Her mastery comes elsewhere. "I love playing with my feet," she said. "I am really...

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