Girls soccer zips past Zion-Benton in second to last home game of the season

Ash Magalhaes and Jack Birmingham|May 8, 2023

Senior and defender Megan Roberts (14) protects the ball from a Zion-Benton player. Key defense was necessary in order to achieve the team’s shut-out win against the Zee-Bees, with a final score of 8-0.

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Libertyville girls varsity soccer team played their penultimate home game against the Zion-Benton Zee-Bees. In a well-fought and high-scoring contest, the home team came out ahead with an 8-0 win, a morale boost for the team and goals from six different athletes. Sophomore Tess McGormley (5), who had one of the goals, said that she loves “the possession and being able to play with the team. I love the energy that we bring.” The team is now first in the conference and will play their final home game against the St. Viator Lions of Arlington Heights on Thursday, May 11.

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The wildcats sprint onto the field to initiate the second home game of the season against Lake Zurich. Senior Mason Strader (2) proudly holds the Wildcat flag.

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Facing pressure from Grant senior attackman Brayden Olson (5), Libertyville senior attackman Luke Kazian (5) takes the ball towards the Bulldogs’ goal to create more scoring opportunities for his team. Kazian had five goals over the course of the night.

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Sophomore Logan Tayfel (2) takes the ball into Falcon territory, pursued by Wheaton North junior midfielder Sean DeValk (15). Logan Tayfel and his brother Jacob Tayfel each scored once in the game’s second quarter. Logan Tayfel called the game’s ending an “amazing finish to this game today.”

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