For the last two weeks, Glenbrook North’s soccer players had been anticipating their game against third-ranked Libertyville with increasing confidence.
Libertyville, on the other hand, was a bit too bold, according to Libertyville coach Andy Bitta.
Consequently, Glenbrook North upset the Wildcats 1-0 at the Buffalo Grove Invitational Thursday. Billy Schwab scored the lone goal for the Spartans 7 minutes into the second half.
“We’ve been waiting for this game and this tournament,” said Glenbrook North coach Rommel Guzman, whose team improved to 2-0. “This is great for our program, and the school, to beat a team like Libertyville.”
Libertyville, which had 13 shots on goal to Glenbrook North’s six, fell to 2-1.
“We just didn’t come to play until they scored,” Bitta said. “By then it was too late.”
In other tournament action, Evanston (2-0-1) beat Buffalo Grove 2-0. Michael Henes scored on a penalty kick and Clark Wildenradt also tallied for the Wildkits.
Naperville Best in the West tournament: Robby Marshall scored on a penalty kick from 30 yards with just over 3 1/2 minutes left in the first half, which was enough to give No. 7 Lincoln-Way (2-0) a 1-0 victory over eighth-ranked Naperville North (1-1-1) on the Huskies’ field. Lincoln-Way’s goalkeeper, Aaron Shamblin, made nine saves, including a few against Naperville North standout Kevin Wickart in the closing minutes. Naperville North goalkeeper Blake Becker made eight saves.
“I’ve been telling the kids all along that they’re good,” Lincoln-Way coach Brian Papa said. “Now the kids know they belong. If we have to meet them later in the year, we know that we can do it.”
In the first game at Naperville North, No. 9 Benet (2-1) blanked Hinsdale South 5-0 as David Burns, Nick Aguilar, J.D. Rake, Liam Lane and Dave Jamiolkowski scored. . . . At Naperville Central, Waubonsie Valley upset No. 6 Sandburg 3-1. The game was tied 1-1 at intermission, but Brian Daugherty and Robby Berkley each scored in the second half to lead Waubonsie Valley (1-2). . . . No. 4 Downers Grove South (1-1-1) beat Naperville Central 1-0. Chuck Boyle scored midway through the second half to lift Downers South.
Schaumburg tournament: No. 10 New Trier (2-0) got goals from five players and assists from six in rolling past Lane Tech 9-1 in the opening game. Brian Whitley scored the first and third goals for New Trier, which built a 5-0 lead at the half. Greg Badger scored three goals and added an assist.
Schaumburg (2-0) got two goals apiece from Dan Klek and Hamid Mehreioskouei in a 5-1 victory over York. Matt Sheehan added a goal and Pietro Andreuccetti scored for York (0-1).
Glenbrook South tournament: Lake Zurich (2-1-1) shut out Stevenson 2-0 as Brett Dueth scored off an assist from Tony Boucher, who also tallied for the Patriots. In other action, second-ranked Fremd and Loyola tied 2-2, St. Viator and Lyons Township played to a 1-1 draw and Glenbrook South beat Juarez 2-0. Lake Zurich will play Fremd for the championship Saturday at 7 p.m.
Lake Park Invitational: Dan Cybul scored twice in the last 6 minutes to lift No. 5 Wheaton North (2-0) over host Lake Park 3-1. Zach Bland scored the Falcons’ other goal.
Bolingbrook tournament: Eddie Iniguez and Andre Perry each recorded three goals and two assists for West Aurora (2-0) in its 10-2 romp over Bolingbrook.
Maine West tournament: In the second round, Holy Cross (2-0) edged Maine West 1-0 with Joe Dempsey’s second-half goal.
Niles West tournament: Niles North (2-1) prevailed over Fenton 4-3 as Paul Escobar scored four times. . . . Bill Besenhofer scored a pair of second-half goals and goalie Ryan Flynn stopped three breakaways as Notre Dame (3-0) topped the host Indians 3-1.
Willowbrook tournament: John Phillips assisted Brian Smith’s two goals and scored two of his own as Driscoll (1-1) rallied to beat Fenwick 4-3. . . . Carlos Marquez scored the lone goal for Willowbrook (2-0) in its 1-0 second-round victory over Glenbard South (2-1).
Oak Forest 6, Richards 3: Chris Beatty and Larry Kociolek scored twice for Oak Forest (2-0).
Bolingbrook tournament: Eddie Iniguez and Andre Perry each recorded three goals and two assists for West Aurora (2-0) in its 10-2 romp over Bolingbrook.
Maine West tournament: In the second round, Holy Cross (2-0) edged Maine West 1-0 with Joe Dempsey’s second-half goal.
Rich East tournament: Rich East (3-0) posted a second-round 9-0 rout of Herscher (1-2) behind Maceo Guy’s three goals and one assist.
Rich South tournament: Tom Mravle scored twice to give Joliet (3-0) a 2-1 triumph over Homewood-Flossmoor (3-1).
Stagg tournament: Jon Wall scored twice and Steve Hurlbert also tallied for Stagg (2-2) in its 3-2 defeat of Marian Catholic.
Thornridge tournament: In the second round, Illiana Christian (2-0) used four goals and an assist by Justin Huynh to beat Thornton 8-0. . . . Eisenhower (2-0) topped Chicago Latin 2-1 with Ricardo Rangel’s two goals.
Barrington tournament: Dan Sullivan scored a pair of goals and assisted on another as Crystal Lake South (2-0) tallied four times in the second half en route to a 5-0 shutout of Mt. Zion (0-2). . . . Maine South (2-0) downed Crystal Lake Central 2-0 behind first-half goals by Joe Fahenback and Greg Kazmierski.
Elgin tournament: Ed Wajda scored off an assist from Shaun Rafferty, who added two goals, to lead Elgin in its 3-0 defeat of Jacobs in the third round.
Wauconda tournament: Shawn Stewart’s second goal came a minute after his first as Johnsburg (2-0) beat Mundelein 3-1. . . . Jay Heard scored twice, and Rob Heatherly notched the game-winning goal for McHenry (2-0) in its 3-2 victory over Wauconda.
Willowbrook tournament: John Phillips assisted on Brian Smith’s two goals and scored two of his own as Driscoll (1-1) beat Fenwick 4-3.
Volleyball
Stagg d. Queen of Peace 12-15, 15-12, 15-11: Jenelle Hart’s 19 kills and 13 digs, Janet Golen’s 14 kills and 14 digs and Regina Morrone’s 37 assists sparked fourth-ranked Stagg (2-0) in its triumph over No. 7 Queen of Peace.
Huntley d. Cary-Grove 15-11, 15-11: No. 9 Huntley (2-0) swept behind Becky Weber’s seven kills and Megan Borhart’s five.
Hinsdale South d. Lisle 15-7, 15-7: Jessie Kohoutek recorded six kills for Hinsdale South (2-0).
Glenbard West d. Rosary 15-13, 15-11: Marcelle Merchant’s eight kills and Nicole Bray’s six helped the Hilltoppers (2-2) sweep.
Loyola d. Mather 15-2, 15-9: Maggie Schaeffer recorded five kills and five ace-serves to lead Loyola (1-1).
Nazareth d. Riverside-Brookfield 15-2, 4-15, 15-5: Brooke Lata’s five kills and Meg Wilkinson’s 14 assists helped Nazareth (2-0) prevail.
St. Benedict d. Josephinum 15-12, 15-4: Maureen Weber had five kills and four aces to lead St. Benedict (1-0).
Palatine d. Conant 15-7, 15-10: Kate Gates (14 assists), Karen Hagberg (eight kills) and Vesna Grbavac (seven kills) sparked the Pirates (2-0).
Prospect d. Buffalo Grove 15-13, 15-6: Prospect (2-0) swept behind Jenni Berglund, who had six kills, and Edyta Krzyzak, who had 18 assists.
Rolling Meadows d. Fremd 16-14, 3-15, 15-10: Erica Vigadi (13 kills), Shannon Wilcox (12 kills) and Ellen Ryan (40 assists) led Rolling Meadows (1-1).
Wheeling d. Elk Grove 15-12, 15-10: Wheeling (1-1) swept as Stacy Chapman had seven kills and Amanda Sianis, 17 assists.
Lincoln-Way d. Bolingbrook 15-3, 15-6: Stephanie Greves put away six kills and Natalie Becker had nine assists to pace Lincoln-Way (2-0).
Plainfield d. Yorkville 12-15, 15-1, 15-5: Stephanie Connell’s 16 blocks and 14 kills and Stephanie Iemole’s 16 digs paced Plainfield (1-1) in the Suburban Prairie crossover.
Reavis d. Crete-Monee 15-5, 15-8: Chris Shimkus’ six kills paced Reavis (2-0).
Sandburg d. Oak Forest 15-4, 15-1: Katie Engel’s five kills and Stephanie Brandys’ 15 assists and five ace-serves helped Sandburg (2-0) roll.
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