High School Sports

Area Roundup: Sept. 25

By From Staff Reports

BOYS SOCCER

Genoa-Kingston 7, North Boone 2: Erik Tomlinson netted a hat trick to key Genoa-Kingston (9-4-1) in a rout.

Harvest Christian 5, Elgin Academy 2: Raphael DeSouza finished with two goals in the Harvest Christian win.

St. Charles East 2, Marmion 0: Dolan Hunt and Matt Fletcher scored a goal each for St. Charles East (7-7).

St. Edward 6, Aurora Christian 1: Joe French had a monster game for St. Edward, compiling four goals and an assist.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Huntley d. McHenry 25-13, 23-25, 25-18: Erin Erb sparked the offense will 11 kills as Huntley (9-4, 3-2 Fox Valley Valley) knocked off McHenry.

GIRLS GOLF

Huntley 205 Burlington Central 210, Marengo 253: Burlington Central’s Josie Kurosky earned medalist honors in the tri meet.

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