By Bob Narang GURNEE, Ill. – Sarah Barbosa is not your typical goalie for a high-level program. The Warren senior stands 5-foot-4, plays three sports and possesses an infectious positive attitude. “I’m definitely not what […]
Category: Soccer
A defender with an offensive mindset
By Bob Narang DUNDEE, Ill. – Dundee-Crown’s Rylee Quillen had already established herself among the top offensive players in the Fox Valley Conference before the start of her junior season in 2019. But in order […]
Former high school stars now leaders off the field
By Bob Narang CHICAGO – Izy Scott is in a different leadership position these days, far from the days as a leading figure on the soccer field at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Ill. […]
Chicago- & Dallas-area student athletes deliver bikes & smiles to 100 second graders
TV Media Coverage Clips: CLICK HERE By Bob Narang RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Pearce High School senior Antonio Ramirez made sure to take in the moment when he and nearly 40 other high school boys and […]
Wolf: “If they never score, we can’t lose”
By Bob Narang Olivia Wolf isn’t afraid of raising expectations for Warren’s (Gurnee, Ill.) girls soccer team. The senior defender at the fourth largest high school in Illinois is the ideal player to push her […]
Soccer players: Posters are a must have
Feature sponsored by: Hawk Chevrolet of Joliet, 2001 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. 815-214-9907. Looking to sponsor a great local student athlete? Email Brian Gallagher for details! By Bob Narang Wheaton Academy’s Emma Goble called it […]
HAWK CHEVY FEATURE: Pubentz is “an amazing leader and an even better person”
Feature sponsored by: Hawk Chevrolet of Joliet, 2001 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. 815-214-9907. Looking to sponsor a great local student athlete? Email Brian Gallagher for details! By Bob Narang Bailey Pubentz started her soccer career […]
Conference Panel: College coaches, former players provide recruiting advice for student athletes, parents & coaches
College recruiting – it can be overwhelming at times. Here is a FREE 20-minute high-level recruiting education session for club and high school coaches, student athletes, parents and high school administrators. It may not answer […]
CornerKICKS: Time for Tingley & Lincoln-Way to bring its Papa back
Joe Trost, columnist for #PrepSportsReport It’s a stain that still shines bright on a hall of fame resume, being fired midseason from a high school coaching position. As Brian Papa once told me: “Do you […]
Goalies tested by soccer guru Stan Anderson at PepsiCo Showdown College Showcase
“Goalkeeping is a massive trust position. That’s what these (college) coaches are looking for, someone who can do the job but also someone they can trust to lead the team.”
