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‘Just two new kids’? Waubonsie Valley transfers Luke and Brock Pettaway are the new brother act for Naperville North.

October 18, 2022 at 1:01 p.m.

Luke Pettaway felt a slightly eerie sensation on the visitors' sideline at Waubonsie Valley on Friday night. After starting at wide receiver for the Warriors for two years, Pettaway transferred...

Marmion's Barry O'Neill (10) defends against Oswego's Lucas Ensign (19) during a nonconference game in Aurora on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

World traveler: Barry O’Neill began his soccer career in the Netherlands and Ireland. He’s found a home at Marmion. ‘I played all day, every day.’

October 17, 2022 at 12:49 p.m.

Marmion's Barry O'Neill is not your average American teenager. The senior midfielder is more international in spirit and sensibility, the natural byproduct of spending much of the first half of...

Brother Rice's Owen Lyons (9) snags a pass and keeps his feet inbounds for a touchdown against Marian Catholic during a game in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.

Hartz of the matter: Ryan Hartz takes over after Jack Lausch era, helps Brother Rice ‘find our groove’ to get win over Marian Catholic

October 17, 2022 at 11:43 a.m.

Ryan Hartz isn't Jack Lausch. Hartz, a junior quarterback, has had the unenviable task of being the successor to the Northwestern recruit at Brother Rice. But Lausch also left a...

West Aurora's Matthew Lopez-Martinez (22) tries to control the ball against Romeoville during a Southwest Prairie Conference game in Aurora on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Patrick Z. McGavin’s Aurora, Elgin and Naperville boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

October 17, 2022 at 10:16 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Naperville Central 19-3-1 (1) Redwings ready after earning top seed at the Class 3A Bolingbrook Sectional. 2. Elgin...

Oswego's William Kalsto (14) assists on a goal while being defended by Marmion's Ricardo Saucedo (3) during a nonconference game in Aurora on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

William the conqueror: William Kalsto, a 6-foot-2 forward, takes to the air as Oswego shuts down Marmion. ‘I think that is my specialty.’

October 13, 2022 at 11:09 a.m.

Oswego's William Kalsto takes a sensible approach to the game. In a sport predicated on exploiting physical mismatches, especially in the box, the 6-foot-2 senior forward puts his height to...

Marmion's Barry O'Neill (10) protects the ball against East Aurora's Erick Magallon (23) during a game in Aurora, Ill. on Saturday, Sep. 3, 2022.
(Mike Mantucca-The Beacon-News)

Filling up: Erick Magallon, who idolizes Belgium’s Eden Hazard, scores big goals for East Aurora. But? ‘I grew up to be a playmaker.’

October 10, 2022 at 10:36 a.m.

East Aurora knows exactly what it's going to get from Erick Magallon. The senior midfielder/forward can definitely score goals, but he prefers to pass. Growing up, he avidly watched Belgian...

Patrick Z. McGavin’s Aurora, Elgin and Naperville boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2022

October 10, 2022 at 8:11 a.m.

Top 10 1. Naperville Central 17-3-1 (1) Junior Patrick Berryman is an elite defender for the Redhawks. 2. Elgin 15-0-3 (3) Midfielder Miguel Navarro is a savvy senior who solidifies...

Mount Carmel's Alonzo Manning (30) runs the ball against Marist during a CCL/ESCC Blue game in Chicago on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

The ‘Zo show: Marist transfer Alonzo Manning II solidifies star-studded backfield for Mount Carmel. ‘I have confidence now.’

October 10, 2022 at 8:03 a.m.

Mount Carmel's Alonzo Manning II took the necessary time to blend in. But the junior running back, a transfer from CCL/ESCC Blue rival Marist, is beginning to stand out for...

Streamwood's Michael Garcia (21) cuts in front of East Aurora's David Martinez (15) during an Upstate Eight Conference game in Streamwood on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Style points: Jayden Patino scores in the final minutes as East Aurora takes tie with Streamwood. It’s just how he plays. ‘I never give up.’

October 6, 2022 at 11:31 a.m.

Junior midfielder/forward Jayden Patino plays at a furious pace for East Aurora. It's a style animated by speed and sureness of purpose. It also gets amped up a bit if...

Left tackle Aidan Nash says Neuqua Valley’s offensive production ‘puts a smile on my face.’ Give him some of the credit.

October 4, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

Neuqua Valley junior Aidan Nash has come up with a different measure for assessing his performance. He plays left tackle for the Wildcats, and the standard numbers for that position...

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