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Suburban Life boys soccer notebook: Glenbard West preparing for regional rematch with district rival
Glenbard West is set to play district rival Glenbard North twice in less than a week's time – the second in the upcoming regionals. That, plus notes on Downers Grove North, Wheaton North and Westmont in Chris Walker's soccer notebook.
Benet won its 18th East Suburban Catholic Conference title after its 5-2 victory Wednesday afternoon in Lisle at the Redwings soccer park over visiting St. Viator.
Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Thursday's soccer game between Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South.
Downers Grove North junior forward Ty Peboontom scored in the 66th minute of Thursday night’s annual crosstown clash against Downers Grove South. It broke a 1-1 tie and held up as the game-winner as the visiting Trojans eked out a 2-1 victory.
Fenwick has already tripled the number of wins it had last year and the Friars are relying on a strong defense and stellar goalkeeping from Dominik Ballarin. That, plus notes on St. Francis and Glenbard South and rivalry games on Thursday in Downers Grove and Hinsdale.
Fresh off of winning the Plainfield North Tournament on Saturday, Glenbard West extended its winning streak to seven games after a 2-1 win at Proviso West on Tuesday. That plus notes on Lyons, Morton, Willowbrook, Glenbard South and York in Chris Walker's soccer notebook.
Quinn Stratton and York off to a strong start at the Streamwood Classic, Benet senior Judd Isom inspires with return from back-to-back ACL tears and more in Chris Walker's Suburban Life soccer notebook.
Junior Ryan Kummer netted an equalizing goal with 35 seconds left on the clock to secure a 2-2 tie between Glenbard East and St. Charles North
Benet beat 10-man Carmel on Wednesday night in Mundelein at Baker Stadium, using an own goal and a sensational second-half strike from Declan Crist to secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory.
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