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Area roundup: October 9

By  Mike Chamernik
   
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BOYS SOCCER

Burlington Central 5, Marengo 2: Jack Schramme led Burlington Central (12-5-2, 10-2 Big Northern East) with two goals and an assist.

St. Edward 6, Elgin Academy 0: AJ Franklin scored a hat trick and Joe French added a goal with three assists to lead St. Edward (10-8).

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Harvest Christian d. Ottawa Marquette: Ellie Burzlaff finished with six kills while Hannah Murray recorded eight assists for Harvest Christian (15-10, 5-0 Northeast Athletic).

Harvest Christian (15-10, 5-0 Northeast Athletic): Ellie Burzlaff 6 kills; Hannah Murray 8 assists

St. Charles East d. Waubonsie Valley 25-21, 25-22: Kyla Augustine recorded six kills and Megan Schildmeyer added five with 13 assists for St. Charles East (17-5).

St. Edward d. Fenton 25-13, 25-17: Dominique Washington led St. Edward (12-7, 6-4 Metro Suburban West) with six kills and four assists.

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