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 […]
College coaches relish opportunity to recruit at PepsiCo Showdown Girls event in July
“This is an awesome opportunity for the girls to get some experience playing together. Nothing beats being out here to see them on this level.”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
REID BUILDING CULTURE AT H-F
By Bob Narang No matter where Homewood-Flossmoor’s Brendan Hurley looks, the senior midfielder can see the opportunity for growth everywhere around him. From the powerhouse football team to the basketball and track programs, Hurley is […]
2017 WATCH LIST: TOP 40 ILLINOIS BOYS – SENIORS
With the fall season right around the corner, college coaches are beginning to ramp up their final 2018 recruiting efforts in Illinois. Their main focus: uncommitted seniors, many of whom made our Top 40 Illinois […]
Metea Valley pressing reset button this summer
By Bob Narang After showing well in its inaugural varsity season back in 2010, the Metea Valley boys soccer team quickly proved it would be a future program to contend with. Last fall, however, a […]
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