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East Aurora goalie Daisy Quinonez moves to block a shot by West Aurora's Riley O'Brien during Tuesday's crosstown game.

Life of Riley: O’Brien helps West Aurora rally against East Aurora

December 14, 2018 at 1:03 p.m.

Audrey Stephens never lost her faith. East Aurora took West Aurora to the brink. The Tomcats seemed quicker and more aggressive in tracking every ball. Stephens said West Aurora just...

Alexandria Wawrzyniak has gone from ‘being a really good player to a great player’ for Round Lake

December 14, 2018 at 12:22 p.m.

Her love affair with soccer took time to develop, but once hooked, Round Lake's Alexandria Wawrzyniak discovered the joy of being a fish in water. "The thing I love most...

West Aurora's Riley O'Brien (5) works to get past Andrew's Nicole Koppers during the first round of the PepsiCo Showdown.

Life of Riley O’Brien helps West Aurora develop its young talent

May 1, 2018 at 10:21 p.m.

Before she played a game at West Aurora, Riley O'Brien had an idea what to expect from high school soccer. Her older sister, Sammy O'Brien, was a standout for the...

Junior Rachael Lutter has scored four goals in Kaneland's first five games this season.

Cincinnati recruit Rachael Lutter uses defensive experience to spark Kaneland’s offense

December 14, 2018 at 10:49 a.m.

If position largely dictates identity in girls soccer, Kaneland junior Rachael Lutter is a chameleon. She has the flexibility to play anywhere on the field and a variety of skills...

Deerfield's Malori Killoren (3) battles for control of the ball with Antioch's Karina Steitz last season.

Playing through pain, Malori Killoren sets tone for Deerfield girls soccer

December 14, 2018 at 9:43 a.m.

On March 27, Deerfield sophomore Malori Killoren had every reason to be anywhere other than the soccer field. She was still dealing with complications of a stomach flu. Her coach...

Metea Valley's Maeve Riordan, right, is an Illinois recruit who produced five goals and 11 assists last season.

The Beacon-News’ top 5 teams and top 20 players for the 2018 girls soccer season

December 14, 2018 at 4:03 p.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. Geneva: Vikings return seven starters and 11 regulars from 21-2-1 team that reached a Class 3A sectional championship game. Three juniors ignite the attack: midfielder Sydney...

Geneva midfielder Sydney Gratz (3) has returned for her third year on the varsity.

The natural: Sydney Gratz gives Geneva girls soccer a signature player in the midfield

December 14, 2018 at 4:02 p.m.

As a child growing up in Geneva, Sydney Gratz showed a natural curiosity to try just about anything. Gratz's mother signed her up when she was 5 for as many...

Wauconda senior Kayla Wisniewski had 25 goals and 18 assists as a junior.

Lake County’s top 5 teams and top 20 players for the 2018 girls soccer season

December 14, 2018 at 3:41 p.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. Warren: Senior forward Ayusha Ayalur and senior midfielder Carly Baun are highly skilled attacking players. Kate Weyhrich and Emma Brown solidify the back line. Infusion of...

Warren's Courtney Chomko scored two goals last season in the program's first sectional win.

Warren looks to retool in girls soccer with Courtney Chomko leading the way

December 14, 2018 at 3:41 p.m.

It all happened so fast as Courtney Chomko watched the ball float over the heads of two Libertyville defenders. She reacted quickly and naturally, coming up with the biggest moment...

Scoring drought hampers emerging Oswego East in regional loss to Joliet Central

December 14, 2018 at 2:12 p.m.

Sam Schultz started the fourth quarter with a flourish Friday night. He connected on a baseline jumper, blocked a shot at the defensive end and pulverized Joliet Central's defense with...

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