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Still unbeaten, Waubonsie Valley tops Conant

By Laura Funk

As Waubonsie Valley visited Conant on Saturday, both teams entered the matchup looking to protect their early season undefeated records in girls soccer.

The Warriors came from twice on Saturday, the second time when Paige Filipek drew Waubonsie Valley level at 59 minutes. She sent the game-winner into the back of the net two minutes later as the contest ended in a 4-2 victory for the Warriors at Charles Feutz Field in Hoffman Estates.

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