Roundup (Saturday, April 8)
Augsburg-Drach invitational
Naperville Central 2, Schaumburg 0
The Redhawks used first half goals from Meredith McGuire (Caroline Reedy assist) and Caitlin Reice to gain the win. Kinzly Dressler made three saves to earn the shutout. Naperville Central (4-3-2) finished 1-1-1 at the tournament.
PepsiCo Showdown
Girls in the Game bracket
Plainfield South 2, Dundee-Crown 1
The sixth-seeded Cougars (6-3-0) prevailed behind the finishes of Gianna Derka (Shelby Bishop) and Miranda Nirchi (Emily Devivo).
I Grow Chicago bracket
Metea Valley 5, Libertyville 1
The third-seeded Mustangs broke a two-game DuPage Valley Conference losing streak with the decisive win over the 14th seed. Sophia Majher posted a brace, and Sophia Senese notched 2 assists to lead the win. Nicki Hernandez, Taylor Rohm and Abby Severson added goals, and Maeve Riordan and Sydney Rohm contributed assists for Metea Valley (4-2-2), which is ranked 11th in the Chicagoland Soccer Top 25. Nikki Coryell (4 saves) and starter Amy Ahern (1) shared the win in goal.
Plainfield North 1, Maine South 1 (PN wins PKs 4-3)
Payton Strausberger notched the winning penalty kick to give the Tigers, the no. 13 seed, the win over the fourth-seeded Hawks. Molly Grant scored off a Victoria Thornton assist to send Plainfield North, Chicagoland Soccer's 18th-ranked team, to the tiebreaker.
St. Charles North 3, Downers Grove North 1
The top-seeded North Stars (4-0-1), ranked fifth in the Chicagoland Soccer Top 25, prevailed over the stubborn Trojans. Madison Kaufmann scored twice to lead the winners. Gia Wahlberg scored the game-winner after no. 22 Downers Grove North tied the game in the 45th minute. Claire Barresi, Hailey Rydberg and Claudia Najera contributed helpers for the winners.
Warren 3, Wheaton Warrenville South 0
The second-seeded and seventh-ranked Blue Devils scored three times in the second half for the win. Alliyah Parker (2) and Becca Pineau scored the goals, and Maddie Gryzik and Jess Dietzen provided the assists. GK Skylar Reilly made 4 saves for Warren (7-0-0). No. 24 Wheaton Warrenville South (3-2-0) saw its three-game winning streak end.
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans bracket
Wheaton Academy 2, York 1
The Warriors advanced to the quarterfinals with the seeded upset. Wheaton Academy (4-1-0), ranked 14th in the pairings, scored two first half goals and then hung on against the third-seeded Dukes. Sophie Lindquist (Emmerson Fuller) and Erin Teevans (Gretchen Pearson) tallied for the winners. Chrislyn Herring made 6 saves to preserve the win.
Nonconference
IC Catholic Prep 3, Montini 0
Olivia Hurt scored twice and Tessa Langan once for the Lady Knights (6-2-0). Grace Fuller added 2 assists, and Gabby Smola and Rochelle Spizzirri combined for their third shutout of the season.
Augsburg-Drach invitational
Naperville Central 2, Schaumburg 0
The Redhawks used first half goals from Meredith McGuire (Caroline Reedy assist) and Caitlin Reice to gain the win. Kinzly Dressler made three saves to earn the shutout. Naperville Central (4-3-2) finished 1-1-1 at the tournament.
PepsiCo Showdown
Girls in the Game bracket
Plainfield South 2, Dundee-Crown 1
The sixth-seeded Cougars (6-3-0) prevailed behind the finishes of Gianna Derka (Shelby Bishop) and Miranda Nirchi (Emily Devivo).
I Grow Chicago bracket
Metea Valley 5, Libertyville 1
The third-seeded Mustangs broke a two-game DuPage Valley Conference losing streak with the decisive win over the 14th seed. Sophia Majher posted a brace, and Sophia Senese notched 2 assists to lead the win. Nicki Hernandez, Taylor Rohm and Abby Severson added goals, and Maeve Riordan and Sydney Rohm contributed assists for Metea Valley (4-2-2), which is ranked 11th in the Chicagoland Soccer Top 25. Nikki Coryell (4 saves) and starter Amy Ahern (1) shared the win in goal.
Plainfield North 1, Maine South 1 (PN wins PKs 4-3)
Payton Strausberger notched the winning penalty kick to give the Tigers, the no. 13 seed, the win over the fourth-seeded Hawks. Molly Grant scored off a Victoria Thornton assist to send Plainfield North, Chicagoland Soccer's 18th-ranked team, to the tiebreaker.
St. Charles North 3, Downers Grove North 1
The top-seeded North Stars (4-0-1), ranked fifth in the Chicagoland Soccer Top 25, prevailed over the stubborn Trojans. Madison Kaufmann scored twice to lead the winners. Gia Wahlberg scored the game-winner after no. 22 Downers Grove North tied the game in the 45th minute. Claire Barresi, Hailey Rydberg and Claudia Najera contributed helpers for the winners.
Warren 3, Wheaton Warrenville South 0
The second-seeded and seventh-ranked Blue Devils scored three times in the second half for the win. Alliyah Parker (2) and Becca Pineau scored the goals, and Maddie Gryzik and Jess Dietzen provided the assists. GK Skylar Reilly made 4 saves for Warren (7-0-0). No. 24 Wheaton Warrenville South (3-2-0) saw its three-game winning streak end.
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans bracket
Wheaton Academy 2, York 1
The Warriors advanced to the quarterfinals with the seeded upset. Wheaton Academy (4-1-0), ranked 14th in the pairings, scored two first half goals and then hung on against the third-seeded Dukes. Sophie Lindquist (Emmerson Fuller) and Erin Teevans (Gretchen Pearson) tallied for the winners. Chrislyn Herring made 6 saves to preserve the win.
Nonconference
IC Catholic Prep 3, Montini 0
Olivia Hurt scored twice and Tessa Langan once for the Lady Knights (6-2-0). Grace Fuller added 2 assists, and Gabby Smola and Rochelle Spizzirri combined for their third shutout of the season.