Boys soccer preview: Michael Waclaw looks to keep Oswego East on the rise
It was only a few years ago that Michael Waclaw walked through the doors at Oswego East for the first time and felt the fear and trepidation so many freshmen...
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Iraqi expat, fellow immigrants find soccer home in West Aurora
Mohammed Al Qaraghuli realizes how lucky he is to be in America. The fact that he gets to play soccer for West Aurora is an added bonus as he's enjoying...
Announcing The Beacon-News 2017 Girls Soccer All-Area Team
First Team Carissa Brown, Oswego, senior, defender: Three-year starter and captain who rarely left the field. Saved the ball off the goal line on frequent occasions this spring. Committed to...
Katharine Stephens The Beacon-News 2017 Girls Soccer Player of the Year
There were some tears shed when West Aurora saw its historic season come to an end in a 2-0 loss to Naperville North in a Class 3A Lockport Sectional semifinal...
Announcing The Courier-News 2017 Girls Soccer All-Area Team
First Team Chantel Carranza, St. Charles East, junior, forward: All-conference and all-state selection scored 15 goals and added seven assists despite being the center of attention after scoring 20 times...
Jordan King is The Courier-News 2017 Girls Soccer Player of the Year
It was a memorable spring for Jordan King and the rest of the Burlington Central girls soccer team. The Rockets (25-3-2) took third place in the Class 2A finals, bringing...
Neuqua Valley’s Eric Mitchell hangs tough, wins state title in pommel horse
Neuqua Valley's Eric Mitchell did not feel right during Friday night's all-around competition in the boys gymnastics state finals. A heel injury plagued him, so the sophomore decided it was...
Elgin senior Nolan Williamson completes comeback with state title
Nolan Williamson is fearless and a champion. You would think that someone who broke his neck during the offseason would be afraid to dive right back into the sport he's...
Illinois recruit Maeve Riordan glad to be back with Metea Valley
It has to be thrilling for a kid to not only be a part of a successful soccer program but also one that could potentially help you earn a scholarship....
Megan Majewski switches to forward, keeps Burlington Central rolling
Everywhere Megan Majewski looks this spring she seems to spot an offensive weapon. What the Burlington Central junior sometimes forgets is that she's quite a scoring threat herself. Majewski scored...