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Wauconda's Abigail McHugh (20) dribbles the ball up the field against Vernon Hills during a game on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

More from McHugh: Northern Illinois recruit Abigail McHugh stars as defensive midfielder for Wauconda

March 28, 2019 at 10:11 p.m.

Senior midfielder Abigail McHugh created a special sequence that underscores her unique value to Wauconda. In a 1-0 win over Warren, McHugh dribbled through “about four or five players,” according...

Lincoln-Way West's Kaylee Brandau, left, looks to cut off the attack against Glenbrook South in the Windy City Ram Classic championship match on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Kylee Brandau and Lincoln-Way West upbeat after first appearance in Windy City Ram Classic final

March 24, 2019 at 6:39 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West midfielder Kylee Brandau took part in history. Brandau, a senior, scored off a pass from freshman midfielder Zoey Trout in the 37th minute that forged a tie with...

Glenbrook South's Libbie Vanderveen looks to make a play against Lincoln-Way West in the Windy City Ram Classic championship game on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Glenbrook South knocks off Lincoln-Way West for Windy City Ram Classic title

March 24, 2019 at 6:35 p.m.

Makayla Stadler is a dangerous player on any field. On the sprawling turf at SeatGeek Stadium, the home field of the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer, her natural talents...

New Trier's Emma Weaver (right) is the latest member of her family to be a standout athlete at New Trier. Weaver is a Villanova soccer recruit.

New Trier regroups with retooled roster and the same lofty expectations

March 18, 2019 at 12:03 a.m.

When Emma Weaver arrived on the North Shore from Hershey, Pa., eight years ago, she wasn’t sure what to expect. But that uncertainty didn’t last for long, as she and...

Eileen Muprhy (13) returns to give Lyons a steady presence at midfielder.

Still hungry: Lyons ready to assert itself as one of the best teams in the state

March 17, 2019 at 6:17 p.m.

Playing the most solitary position in soccer takes a particular mentality. Lyons junior Sophie Grabis conquers the task with an aggressive approach. The complex responsibilities of being a goalkeeper bring...

Tina Teik is ready to be among Barrington's leaders as the Fillies seek a third consecutive state championship.

Barrington girls soccer confident as it begins trek on ‘new path’

March 17, 2019 at 5:36 p.m.

In an instant, Tina Teik became the face of the Barrington girls soccer program. Teik had a breakout sophomore year by scoring 11 goals and adding 10 assists as the...

Deerfield's Marissa Hyland (left) is a three-year varsity player and will be among the Warriors' many scoring options.

Plenty of goals: Deerfield’s offense a clear strength once again

March 17, 2019 at 4:49 p.m.

Deerfield forward Marissa Hyland had the self-awareness to see that she likely would not be an instant star on the soccer field. As a sophomore during the 2017 season, she...

Evanston's Lance Jones looks to make a play during a Class 4A supersectional against Stevenson on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Lance Jones leads second-half push as Evanston claws past Stevenson in OT to reach state

March 13, 2019 at 11:18 a.m.

The first four possessions ended with a turnover. Shots hit hard off the back of the rim. Stevenson scored the first 11 points. Little worked in Evanston’s favor as concentration...

Patrick Z. McGavin’s top 5 teams and top 15 players in girls soccer from the Elgin area for the 2019 season

March 12, 2019 at 5:55 p.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. St. Charles North: Cece Wahlberg, Claudia Najera and Sami Rydberg lead an offensive juggernaut featuring eight starters from a Class 3A supersectional qualifier that suffered only...

Sights set with Cece: Wahlberg wants to end supersectional curse for St. Charles North in girls soccer

March 12, 2019 at 5:07 p.m.

The familiar always has been comfortable for St. Charles North’s Cece Wahlberg. She developed her game naturally with the North Stars by being around her older sister, Gia, and her...

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