By Bob Narang University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh women’s soccer coach Erin Coppernoll is a veteran attendee of the 18th Annual PepsiCo Showdown College Showcase at The Max in McCook. After earning the most victories in the […]
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Goalies display skills & voices at PepsiCo Showcase
By Bob Narang Brother Rice goalie Oscar Cerritos was an easy player to spot at the 18th Annual PepsiCo Showdown College Showcase held on Super Bowl Sunday. At 6-foot-3 wearing an all-black outfit, Cerritos made […]
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. […]
College coaches agree: 1-day, 1-site aspect makes PepsiCo Showdown College Showcase a big hit for recruits
“If you can perform well here, it’s very helpful because this is a great place to test yourself with all the attention.”
An Open Letter To IHSSCA: Change Is Coming
Joe Trost, columnist for #PrepSportsReport November 13, 2019 To: Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA) President Brian Papa (retired teacher) CC: Board members – Joe Moreau (Neuqua Valley teacher); Scott Steib (Barrington teacher), Seong […]
Huntley boys soccer feature presented by Tom Peck Ford
By Bob Narang Justin Kornas entered his junior season at Huntley with excitement. But the midfielder, who started playing the game at the age of 5, wasn’t sure what to expect in his first season […]
Streamwood boys soccer preview presented by Cici’s Pizza
By Joe Trost Streamwood coach Matt Polovin is a mere 18 wins away from securing his 300th career victory in his 20th season at the northwest suburban school just off Interstate 90. But the longtime […]
Metea Valley boys soccer preview presented by Rosati’s Pizza
By Joe Trost Defense wins championships. And that’s something Metea Valley is hoping to prove once again this fall. With one of the state’s best in goal and an experienced midfield controlling the play, the […]
Soto boys soccer preview presented by LaCoco’s Pizza & Wings
By Joe Trost Matt Ribbens experienced a great deal of success as a soccer player in high school (Andrew) and college (Rhode Island). Today, he’s achieving the same positive results as the head boys soccer […]
Manteno boys soccer preview presented by Monical’s Pizza
By Joe Trost Since 2015, the Manteno boys soccer program has won 73 percent of its games. But after graduating 12 players, can the Interstate 57 program continue its winning ways this fall? Let’s take […]
