Steve Millar

Steve Millar breaks down what you should know about area soccer, including Lincoln-Way West and Thornton co-op sharing a conference crown.

By Steve Millar

Crete-Monee’s Fernando Aguirre leads on and off the field

Fernando Aguirre was born without the lower part of his left arm. When the Crete-Monee senior is on the soccer field, though, that doesn’t matter.

By Steve Millar

Chicago Christian gets by Spry for regional title

Chicago Christian came up big in the second half Saturday and went on to a 4-0 win over Spry in a Class 1A regional final.

By Steve Millar

High School Football

Alex Martinez’s 4 TD passes gives St. Laurence win over Leo

Alex Martinez threw four touchdown passes in the first half, and St. Laurence kept its playoff hopes alive with a 28-6 Catholic League White win over Leo.

By Steve Millar

Eisenhower exacts revenge on Richards, clinches conference title

Eisenhower scored three times in less than seven minutes early in the second half to hold on for a 3-2 win over Reavis in Blue Island.

By Steve Millar

Goalkeeper Niko Mavrogiannis comes up big for Lincoln-Way North

Niko Mavrogiannis made three crucial overtime saves then scored the game-winner in the penalty-kick shootout as Lincoln-Way North topped Andrew 1-0.

By Steve Millar

Steve Millar’s boys soccer notes

Steve Millar breaks down area boys soccer.

By Steve Millar

High School Sports

Jackson Clark’s playoff win for Marmion like putter in his hands

Clark, Naperville Central’s Scott Dunsire and Batavia’s Andrew Nelson all survived a seven-man playoff for the final three spots after shooting two-over 74.

By Steve Millar

High School Football

Liam Morrissey’s 3 TDs lead Lincoln-Way East to victory over Sandburg

Lincoln-Way East rolled to a 42-13 SouthWest Suburban Blue win over Sandburg in Orland Park.

By Steve Millar