Barrington ready to cap dominant soccer season at state
This season, the Barrington girls soccer team simply wouldn't settle for anything less than their best. And from the start, the Fillies knew their best could result in a trip...
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Caitlyn Britton’s hitting, pitching powers Warren past Palatine
Warren's Caitlyn Britton does not lack confidence. No wonder, because the sophomore is one of the state's best all-around players. She demonstrated that on Wednesday, hitting a three-run homer and...
Ryan Stengren wins 200th, Barrington advances to 3A soccer final four
Anna Brodjian made sure the Barrington girls soccer team didn't have to be nervous for long. The senior midfielder scored in the first minute, and senior midfielder Sydney Bowling added...
Barrington wins 3A sectional, eyes state a year after heartbreak
Sophia Spinell had played in three previous sectional finals, so she knew Barrington couldn't play like it was just another game. "We definitely came out with urgency," said Spinell, a...
Loss in sectional final can’t wipe away record-setting season for Warren
Early in the second half Friday night, senior forward Ellen Szostak looked up as a rainbow radiated over the field at Warren. It was a fitting metaphor for a vibrant...
Vernon Hills shows skill in pushing Wauconda to the brink
Despite lasting just momentarily, the thrill and excitement of the Vernon Hills girls soccer team spoke volumes. Senior forward Sammie Biede drilled a 30-yard free kick inside the near post...
Courtney Chomko and Warren make history with first sectional win
The only thing as dramatic as the overtime goal by Warren's Courtney Chomko was her deeper sense of history. "Being so young and around all of these other players who...
Kevin Heffernan steps aside after Stevenson girls soccer season ends
Until the final seconds elapsed, the Stevenson girls soccer team never gave up hope. Pushing numbers forward in an all-out effort to avoid a shutout, the Patriots surrendered one final...
Natalie McNally’s goal sparks Warren past Jillian Steinbrink and Stevenson
Warren's Natalie McNally and Stevenson's Jillian Steinbrink have shared a history, and they also have a shared future. Both have committed to play at IUPUI. "We played together when we...
Resilient Carmel soccer wins ESCC title, bows out in 3A regional semis
Carmel junior defender Lily Sykes ran hard to the right edge in pursuit of the ball, only to watch it glide past her out of bounds. Trailing by a goal...