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Friday Updates (Articles, Notes, Previews, and Recaps)                                                                 <<<   Previous blog entry

By Aaron Brown

April 30, 2010

 

FRIDAY'S NEWS/NOTES

Just three tournaments and a handful of games on the docket for this weekend, as many teams are gearing up for the run-in to the postseason, which is rapidly approaching. Conference tournaments begin next week, but before that, follow along with our coverage from Lincolnshire as we focus in on the all-important Stevenson Tournament beginning on Friday afternoon (see the preview below).

 

FRIDAY'S GAME RECAPS

BOYS

Stevenson Tournament

Stevenson 5 Palatine 4

Alex Rembialkowski scored from seven meters out early in the fourth quarter and Jon Nadel made a game-saving block in the last 0:30 to propel the Patriots to a 5-4 upset win over #13 Palatine in the first game of the Stevenson Tournament on Friday. Earlier in the half, Stevenson took a 4-3 lead when Josh Hodges scored on a drive midway through the third period, but Palatine's Brad Ferris evened the score at 4-4 with a goal in the final minute of the third quarter.

 

Mundelein 12 New Trier 9

Brandon Horsch broke a 9-9 tie early in the fourth quarter and both Pat Falconer and Will Davidson each added one goal apiece in the last two minutes as Mundelein wore down New Trier to earn a 12-9 victory on Friday. Davidson led the Mustangs with 4 total goals, Horsch and Frank Lukacs each scored 3 times, and Pat Falconer added 2 goals in the win for Mundelein.

 

The Trevians trailed 9-7 late in the third period and evened the score by the end of the quarter after James Bartels scored from the left side after an ejection and Konrad VonMoltke scored a counterattack goal. Sam Buchman kept New Trier in the game in the final period, making four consecutive saves after the Trevians went down by a score, but the Mustangs' offensive attack proved to difficult to stop as they emerged with the victory. Bartels led New Trier with 3 goals, while VonMoltke and Mike Maley each scored 2 times in the loss.

 

Fenwick 8 Naperville Central 7

Fenwick's 4-0 fourth quarter run stunned Naperville Central 8-7 on Friday night after the Redhawks led for the first three quarters of the game. Connor Brown scored the game-winning goal with 2:02 remaining and the Friars' defense was able to hold on for the comeback win. Will Rigali scored 4 goals to lead Fenwick, including the first goal of the final period that started the 4-0 run. John Osborne also scored 2 goals in the victory, chipping in with a goal and an assist in the final period as well.

 

Mark Menis scored 3 times for the Redhawks, including the first 2 goals of the game that gave the Redhawks the early momentum. Central led 3-1 after the first quarter, 5-3 at halftime, and took a 7-4 lead into the final six minute period before succumbing to the Fenwick pressure on both ends of the pool. Jay Howenstine, Kristian Altuve, Kyle Rickert, and Ryan Stanley each scored one goal in the narrow defeat for the Redhawks.

 

Oak Park 13 Brother Rice 5

The Huskies went on a 9-0 run that spanned from the second to the fourth quarter as they cruised to a 13-5 victory over Brother Rice on Friday night. Armando Lee recorded 6 goals, Troy Williams added 3 scores, and Dylan O'Connell scored 2 goals in the win for Oak Park. Mike Mulcrone and Sean Davis each scored 2 times in the losing effort for the Crusaders.

 

Naperville Central 16 Stevenson 1

Kyle Rickert scored 5 times, Jay Howenstine added 3 scores, and Dennis Herron, Kristian Altuve, and Ryan Stanley each scored 2 goals as the Redhawks bounced back from their earlier loss to Fenwick with a 16-1 win over Stevenson. Alex Rembialkowski scored the lone goal for the Patriots in the final quarter.

 

Oak Park 18 New Trier 10

Armando Lee, Dylan O'Connell, and Nathaniel Williams each scored 4 times to help lift the Huskies to their second win of the night, an 18-10 decision over New Trier. Luke O'Connell and Tommy Poulos also scored 3 times in the win for Oak Park. Konrad VonMoltke scored 3 goals and Sam Skinner added 2 scores to lead the Trevians.

 

Conant Tournament

Neuqua Valley 12 Libertyville 5

AJ Quebbeman scored 5 times and Kevin Patterson and Mike Rooney both recorded 3 goals as Neuqua Valley beat Libertyville 12-5 on Friday night in the opening round of the Libertyville.

 

Other Boys' Recaps

Schaumburg 13 York 12

Brandon Kase scored 6 goals, Randy Carr added 5 scores, and Mike Gergen had 2 goals as Schaumburg held off York 13-12 on Friday. Saxons' goalie Michael George stopped 16 shots, including two stops from point-blank range in the final minute to help Schaumburg earn the nonconference win. Marc Krolikiewicz scored 8 times in the loss for the Dukes.


GIRLS

Buffalo Grove 8 Vernon Hills 6

Angela Rodriguez recorded 3 goals and both Nicky Delaney and Sara Fasching each scored 2 times as the Bison defeated Vernon Hills 8-6.

 

Wheeling 11 GBS 1

Amy Wilson scored 4 goals, Leah Malson added 3 scores, and Christa Khatcherian added 2 goals as Wheeling beat GBS 11-1.

 

FRIDAY'S GAME PREVIEWS

BOYS

MATCH OF THE DAY

#1 Brother Rice vs #3 Oak Park / #2 Fenwick vs #4 Naperville Central

The top four teams face off on Friday night at the site of next month's state tournament (Stevenson HS), so these two games literally define the word 'Match of the Day'. The Friars and Redhawks meet at 6:10pm in a rematch of last weekend's 12-6 Fenwick win. Next, the Crusaders put their undefeated record on the line against Oak Park (16-2) at 7:00pm. The winners of these two games could meet in the title game if they can win their other two games, so expect plenty of fireworks on both Friday and Saturday at Stevenson.

 

KEEP AN EYE ON:

Stevenson Tournament - Aside from the four teams listed above, #7 Mundelein, #13 Palatine, #16 New Trier, and the host Patriots are also involved in an eight-team tournament that begins at 4:30pm on Friday afternoon and concludes on Saturday with the 4pm first-place game.

 

Conant Tournament - The Cougars welcome Buffalo Grove, Hoffman Estates, Lane, Libertyville, Lincoln-Way North, Maine West, and Neuqua Valley as the eight teams prepare for the postseason with a late-season tournament.

 

Oakville (MO) at #9 McHenry / Ladue at #9 McHenry - The Warriors play host to two Missouri teams on Friday night, starting with #5 Oakville and followed by a matchup with #6 Ladue (rankings from the Missouri Water Polo web site).


GIRLS

MATCH OF THE DAY

#16 Wheeling at #29 Glenbrook South

The Wildcats look to wrap up a perfect week after finishing 2-0 and clinching the MSL East title when they face Glenbrook South; the Titans have posted a 1-1 record this week after a win over Northside and a one-goal loss to Hinsdale Central.

 

KEEP AN EYE ON:

#24 Hersey at Libertyville - The Huskies look to bounce back from a 9-3 defeat to Wheeling earlier in the week when they travel to Libertyville to take on the Wildcats at 5:00pm.

 

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