Down one man, one goal with ten minutes
left, ’09 state champs battle back for 2-1 win
It is undeniable that the Lyons Township High School soccer team has some magic in the making in 2010. Friday evening, the 2009 IHSA class 3A state champions displayed such magic in overcoming bitter rival Morton High School in thrilling fashion, 2-1, in the sectional championship. Illinois' No.1 vs. No. 2 matchup, according to the Chicago Tribune's PrepsPlus section, was held at neutral site Argo High School. The match was heavily hyped all week, and by the final whistle, the hype had been justified. "It's LT vs. Morton, and every time those two teams get on the field, something exciting or crazy happens," LT head coach Paul Labbato said. "[Morton] played really well, but our guys finished it up." Morton's 2-1 victory in the Pepsi …
Talented senior's outstanding play leads
Lyons to second consecutive title in the annual soccer match.
At 5 foot 6 inches, Lyons senior midfielder Kyle Kurfirst isn't the tallest of players, but his strength, undying work rate and scrappy enthusiasm prove effective and contagious on the field. Case in point: On Tuesday night, the co-captian's two goals—one a header—dragged the Lyons Township High School soccer squad from the flames as it narrowly defeated Hinsdale Central High School 3-2 at Dickinson Field, home of the Red Devils, to win the "Silver Brick" trophy. LTHS, now 11-1-2 and currently ranked second in state according to Chicago Tribune Preps Plus, was coming off a 1-0 win over Wisconsin powerhouse Marquette University High School on Sept. 25 going into Tuesday's match. The annual meeting between the Lions and the Devils determines…
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