Boys soccer: Lakes, Vernon Hills net regional triumphs

Posted October 23, 2015 1:00 am

Daily Herald report

In Class 2A boys soccer regional final action, Lakes advanced after edging Grayslake Central 2-1 following penalty kicks on Friday at Lakes.

After the game remained tied through regulation and two overtimes, both teams made their first two penalty kics.

Lakes keeper Wade Parmlee stopped the next two attempts by Grayslake Central, while the Eagles made their next two to win the PK round 4-2.

Lakes meets Vernon Hills regional winner Vernon Hills (15-6) in the Harvard sectional semifinals at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

• Chris White scored his 13th and 14th goals of the season, and Joseph Lee also scored to help regional host Vernon Hills top Senn 3-1.

It's the Cougars' second regional title in the last three years.

Lee got his 16th assist of the season on one of White's goals, Andrew Kim had the assist on the other and goalie Brennan Reback made 3 saves.

"The coaching staff are so proud of our boys this season and they really deserved this tonight," said Vernon Hills coach Mike McCaulou. "I think the second half of the season, we have really come into our own. Every player is contributing and that is what we will need if we want to keep playing for a couple more weeks."

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