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Aurora's Gavin Zimbelman throws a pass against Elmhurst on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

Connor Olson’s big day not enough to carry Aurora University past Elmhurst

December 12, 2018 at 4:21 p.m.

The greatest individual performance in his college career turned bittersweet for Aurora University’s Connor Olson. Rather than celebrate his personal-best three touchdowns, Olson was left to ponder what might have...

Pettaway’s putaway: Junior receiver Myles Pettaway’s first TD sends Waubonsie Valley past Neuqua

December 12, 2018 at 4:16 p.m.

Myles Pettaway saw the vulnerability in Neuqua Valley’s defense. “I noticed at the end of the first half that the backside post route was open,” he said. Pettaway did the...

Streamwood's Alex Chavez signals to teammates that he's open during a game against Marmion at the Barrington Classic on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: Streamwood coach calls Alex Chavez ‘one of the best offensive players in the state’

December 12, 2018 at 4:15 p.m.

Senior forward Alex Chavez loves having the freedom to make his own mark for Streamwood. “When I think about soccer and my own style and what I bring to the...

Grayslake Central's Dani Orozco, right, beats Glenbrook North's David Schueler to the ball for a header in a game on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: Dani Orozco a ‘natural’ in making move to midfield from defense for Grayslake Central

December 12, 2018 at 3:50 p.m.

Grayslake Central coach Tom Hamilton had a revelation three years ago in Dani Orozco’s varsity debut as a freshman defender. “He was not afraid to go up and make the...

Oswego's Omar Carreno dribbles the ball away from Benet's Juan Pinto during a game in the Best of the West Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: Senior forward Omar Carreno carries on for Oswego despite extra defensive attention

December 12, 2018 at 3:50 p.m.

Senior forward Omar Carreno loves the thrill and excitement playing for Oswego. He also has experienced the sense of missing out. As a freshman three years ago, he played in...

Brother Rice's John Bean (2) follows lineman Ryan McBrearty (70) on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Bean there, done that: Quarterback John Bean’s big night helps keep Brother Rice perfect

December 12, 2018 at 3:45 p.m.

Brother Rice senior quarterback John Bean is a throwback player who has already demonstrated an uncanny knack for making things happen. “I am a running quarterback and I can also...

St. Charles North's Matt Beaulieu delivers a header against Naperville North during a game on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Boys soccer notes: Matt Beaulieu loves having room to roam as senior forward for St. Charles North

December 12, 2018 at 8:13 p.m.

The expansiveness of the soccer field suits the mentality of St. Charles North’s Matt Beaulieu. “I love to roam,” said Beaulieu, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Aug. 24. “I...

Carmel's Eli Larson (5) battles for the ball against Waukegan's Adrian Moreno (19) during a regional final on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

Boys soccer notes: Adrian Moreno kicks off season with three goals and an assist to power Waukegan

December 12, 2018 at 7:57 p.m.

Waukegan’s Adrian Moreno started playing soccer in youth leagues when he was 5. The game went beyond exciting. It was personal. “Growing up, my older brother Angel was my inspiration,”...

Kaneland's Tucker Jahns heads the ball during a game against St. Charles North on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018.

Boys soccer notes: Tucker Jahns takes on big leadership role as a junior midfielder and forward for Kaneland

December 12, 2018 at 7:56 p.m.

Kaneland’s Tucker Jahns takes an unorthodox approach to playing the game. His model is closer to that of an artist who visualizes a masterpiece in order to make it happen....

The Chevalier show: Senior running back Will Chevalier stars as Neuqua Valley beats Glenbard North

December 12, 2018 at 7:49 p.m.

Neuqua Valley’s Will Chevalier has a style of running that yearns for open space to provide the full range of his distinctive moves. Indeed, the senior running back proved to...

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