Roundup (Thursday, September 19)
PepsiCo Showdown
(10) Addison Trail 3, (11) Wheaton Academy 1
The visitors, seeded 10th and ranked no. 25 in the Chicagoland Soccer Top 25, scored in the 7th minute, but Wheaton Academy (5-3-1) equalized 90 seconds later when Logan Finnegan found Haethem Nasr for his first varsity goal. The game remained tied until just after halftime, when Addison Trail regained its edge in the 42nd minute. Despite a lot of offensive pressure from the Warriors, the Blazers held on and picked up a 79th-minute PK to finish the game. Wheaton Academy keeper Andrew Hoekstra recorded six saves during his night of work. The Warriors play their final match of the tourney against Chicago Public League foe Mather at 11:25 a.m. Saturday at the Inwood Soccer Complex in Joliet. With the win, Addison Trail improved to 9-1-0 on the season.
(8) Crystal Lake South 3, (12) Streamwood 1
The 23rd-ranked Gators built a 3-0 lead en route to the victory. Michal Dejworek, Tyler Getzinger and Colton Weidner scored. Alex Canfield had the only assist. Keeper Carson Hill made six saves for Crystal Lake South (7-2-2), which concludes the tournament against Solorio at 9:50 a.m. Saturday in Joliet. Jose Banuelos (Harvey Partida assist) scored in the second half for Streamwood. Goalkeeper Eduardo DelRio made six saves for the Sabres (4-5-2).
(34) Hoffman Estates 3, (17) Woodstock 0
The Hawks recorded a sizeable, seeded upset behind Manny Amezcua's goal and assist to lead the Hawks. Georgi Kyosev and Simeon Georgiev added scores, and Ethan Knapp helped out with a helper. Goalkeeper Danny Lopez recorded his first shutout of the season.
(1) Morton 4, (14) Wheaton Warrenville South 0
Chicagoland Soccer's top-ranked club took control behind three assists from Cristian Perez. Jesus Perez, Edwin Zizumbo, Julian Yanez and Edwardo Martinez were the goal scorers for the Mustangs.
(2) St. Patrick 2, (9) Glenbard North 2 (St. Patrick wins PKs 9-8/9)
Host Glenbard North fought back from a 1-0 deficit to sixth-ranked St. Patrick to lead 2-1 in the first half thanks to goals from Nathaniel Enriquez and Gabe Jurado. The visitors prevailed in an extra session of kicks.
Nonconference
Benet 1, Neuqua Valley 0
T.J. McVey's early goal was the difference. Nick Augustyn assisted the game-winner. Keeper Vyto Staniskis (two saves) earned the shutout. The 11th-ranked Redwings (7-1-0) have no time to rest. They travel to meet second-ranked Libertyville at noon Saturday.
Geneva 2, South Elgin 0
South Elgin keepers Zach Jusko (one goal against, four saves) and Christian Andrew (one, five) kept the Storm (3-5-3) in the game, but a victory proved elusive against the Vikings.
PepsiCo Showdown
(10) Addison Trail 3, (11) Wheaton Academy 1
The visitors, seeded 10th and ranked no. 25 in the Chicagoland Soccer Top 25, scored in the 7th minute, but Wheaton Academy (5-3-1) equalized 90 seconds later when Logan Finnegan found Haethem Nasr for his first varsity goal. The game remained tied until just after halftime, when Addison Trail regained its edge in the 42nd minute. Despite a lot of offensive pressure from the Warriors, the Blazers held on and picked up a 79th-minute PK to finish the game. Wheaton Academy keeper Andrew Hoekstra recorded six saves during his night of work. The Warriors play their final match of the tourney against Chicago Public League foe Mather at 11:25 a.m. Saturday at the Inwood Soccer Complex in Joliet. With the win, Addison Trail improved to 9-1-0 on the season.
(8) Crystal Lake South 3, (12) Streamwood 1
The 23rd-ranked Gators built a 3-0 lead en route to the victory. Michal Dejworek, Tyler Getzinger and Colton Weidner scored. Alex Canfield had the only assist. Keeper Carson Hill made six saves for Crystal Lake South (7-2-2), which concludes the tournament against Solorio at 9:50 a.m. Saturday in Joliet. Jose Banuelos (Harvey Partida assist) scored in the second half for Streamwood. Goalkeeper Eduardo DelRio made six saves for the Sabres (4-5-2).
(34) Hoffman Estates 3, (17) Woodstock 0
The Hawks recorded a sizeable, seeded upset behind Manny Amezcua's goal and assist to lead the Hawks. Georgi Kyosev and Simeon Georgiev added scores, and Ethan Knapp helped out with a helper. Goalkeeper Danny Lopez recorded his first shutout of the season.
(1) Morton 4, (14) Wheaton Warrenville South 0
Chicagoland Soccer's top-ranked club took control behind three assists from Cristian Perez. Jesus Perez, Edwin Zizumbo, Julian Yanez and Edwardo Martinez were the goal scorers for the Mustangs.
(2) St. Patrick 2, (9) Glenbard North 2 (St. Patrick wins PKs 9-8/9)
Host Glenbard North fought back from a 1-0 deficit to sixth-ranked St. Patrick to lead 2-1 in the first half thanks to goals from Nathaniel Enriquez and Gabe Jurado. The visitors prevailed in an extra session of kicks.
Nonconference
Benet 1, Neuqua Valley 0
T.J. McVey's early goal was the difference. Nick Augustyn assisted the game-winner. Keeper Vyto Staniskis (two saves) earned the shutout. The 11th-ranked Redwings (7-1-0) have no time to rest. They travel to meet second-ranked Libertyville at noon Saturday.
Geneva 2, South Elgin 0
South Elgin keepers Zach Jusko (one goal against, four saves) and Christian Andrew (one, five) kept the Storm (3-5-3) in the game, but a victory proved elusive against the Vikings.