High School Sports

Area Roundup: Sept. 18

By From Staff Reports

BOYS SOCCER

Burlington Central 1, Johnsburg 0: Chris Leberecht scored a goal to power Burlington Central (7-1-2).

Dundee-Crown 2, Grayslake Central 0: Freddy Martinez scored twice and Willie Campos added an assist for Dundee-Crown (9-2-0).

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

St. Edward d. Riverside-Brookfield 21-25, 25-22, 25-22: Dominique Washington notched 12 kills and Megan Barth added eight to lead St. Edward.

BOYS GOLF

Hampshire 172, Crystal Lake Central 174: Myles Miller earned the medal with a 39 to key Hampshire.

St. Edward 165, Riverside-Brookfield 200: Michael Mattas won the medal with a 37 to help St. Edward.

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