Lake Zurich’s Rebecca Kubin converts raw speed into scoring
Rebecca Kubin is a blur on the soccer field and is a source of havoc. Kubin uses her speed to dominate from sideline to sideline. As a freshman, Kubin made...
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Lindsey Hardiman, Lake Zurich’s Rebecca Kubin trade hat tricks in Warren win
On a night when everything she did felt unerringly right, it was a miss that actually jolted senior midfielder Lindsey Hardiman and gave Warren hope. "Once I hit the post...
Natalie Anderson, Katherine Perille pace Rolling Meadows soccer
With her long strides and tall frame, Natalie Anderson makes for an intriguing target on the soccer field. A junior at Rolling Meadows, she also plays volleyball and basketball. As...
Freshmen boost Lake Forest’s run to PepsiCo Showdown final
The surprise is not that Lake Forest has emerged as one of the state's best soccer teams, but rather how quickly a team that starts seven freshmen has impressed on...
Hailey Rydberg lifts St. Charles North past Lake Forest for title
The stakes were high, but Hailey Rydberg stayed cool and poised on Sunday. "Our mentality is never give up, and if they score a goal we have to come back...
Antioch goalkeeper, Iowa recruit Monica Wilhelm realizes Big Ten dream
Monica Wilhelm gave herself the greatest birthday gift imaginable. On her 17th birthday on Feb. 26, Wilhelm formally committed to play soccer at Iowa in the fall of 2018. "My...
Skyler Thomas gives Carmel girls soccer a boost amid bout of injuries
Every moment on the soccer field is a learning opportunity for Carmel sophomore Skyler Thomas. In her first year on varsity, Thomas figured her assimilation into varsity competition was bound...
Libertyville’s Olson twins savor final soccer season together
On the night of April 13 in a PepsiCo Showdown game, Maddie Olson advanced the ball down the right edge of the field until a Carmel defender suddenly cut off...
Mary Gregg’s goal powers Lake Forest into PepsiCo Showdown final
Mary Gregg has demonstrated a recent skill of always being in the center of activity. The midfielder's presence gave Lake Forest the necessary jolt to pull off its second consecutive...
Semifinal slowdown: Metea Valley stopped by Lake Forest in the PepsiCo Showdown
The pass was played back to Metea Valley's Emily Lindbloom, who did not even hesitate with her shot. The senior midfielder smashed the ball out of the air with a...