High School Sports

Area Roundup: Sept. 18

By From Staff Reports

BOYS SOCCER

IMSA 5, Christian Liberty 4: Reid Fikejs scored a hat trick in IMSA’s win.

Oswego 1, Huntley 0: Mitch Kearby netted goal off an assist from Joe Jasman to lead Oswego (2-5-1) in a PepsiCo Showdown consolation game victory.

Sandwich 5, Plano 2: Issac Ocon’s hat trick fuel Sandwich to a win.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Oswego East d. Plainfield East 26-24, 23-25, 25-12: Kelly Bertrand had 12 kills, Lauren Schultz added 11 and Katie Ayers recorded 19 assists for Oswego East.

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