Quick-striking Ray lifts Lakes

Trevor Ray made Lakes soccer history, and the Eagles earned a victory in their North Suburban Prairie Division finale Tuesday.

Ray’s goal 20 seconds into the match was the fastest goal in Lakes’ history and helped spark the Eagles to a 4-2 win over visiting Vernon Hills.

Ray finished with 2 goals and an assist. Lakes (13-4-3, 4-1-1) also received goals from Lucas Istvanek and Ramon Marin. Mark Gerrits set up Ray’s first goal, while Richard Galat and Brian Werchek also had assists for Lakes.

Jeremy Cohen and Evan Borden scored for Vernon Hills (9-4-3), which trailed 3-0 at halftime. Matthew Tabrizi had an assist.

Grayslake Central 4, Hampshire 3: The visiting Rams wrapped up Fox Valley Conference Fox Division play with a victory in the wind and rain, receiving goals from Joey Mudd (his ninth), Ryan Fontana, James Garcia and Steven Anderson.

Jackson Frey and Anthony Betancourth had assists for Grayslake Central (9-9-1, 4-2).

Hampshire fell to 5-14-1, 1-5.