It was seven years, 11 months and 27 days since Lyons last lost a West Suburban Silver game. York finally got the best of Lyons on Monday, winning in a penalty shootout to clinch the conference title. That, plus notes on Wheaton North, Glenbard West and more from Chris Walker.
Wheaton North missed claiming a come from behind win over St. Charles East by inches as a potential game-winner knocked off the post forcing the Falcons to settle for a 1-1 tie with the Saints but allowed them to keep their DuKane Conference lead.
Wheaton North's soccer enjoyed a memorable weekend, winning two games at the Tournament of Champions in Bettendorf, Iowa before rushing home for prom. That, plus notes on Downers Grove North, Glenbard East and more from Chris Walker.
Wheaton North sophomore Jane Rogers, who scored three goals and assisted on another in a win over West Chicago, scored a goal in a win over Wheaton Warrenville South and scored a goal in a win over Batavia, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote.
Benet's girls soccer team defeated St. Viator 4-2 on Tuesday to move closer to winning the East Suburban Catholic Conference championship. Sophomore Annie Fitzgerald fired in the eventual game winner in the second half.
Morton hasn't had its one-two punch of Carisma Rosales and Aaliyah Leanos together yet this season, but the Mustangs have still pieced together a recent three-game win streak. That, plus notes on St. Francis, Hinsdale Central, Lyons and Benet from Chris Walker.
The Hilltoppers spoiled Glenbard South’s visit with a 4-0 victory. Four different Hilltoppers scored in their fourth win in six games.
Ivana Vukas scored on a pass from Johnna Caliendo to give Benet a 1-0 win over Oswego in the Naperville Invitational on Friday.
Benet starting to hit its stride with five straight wins, Hinsdale Central senior Cate McDonnell scores milestone goal, plus notes on Glenbard West, Lemont and more in Chris Walker's soccer notebook.