The Evanston girls soccer team improved to 19-2-1 on the season, claiming the Class 3A regional title with a 6-1 victory over Chicago’s Whitney Young on Friday night. Photographer Karie Angell Luc was at Lazier Field to capture the scene for the RoundTable. The Wildkits now advance to the sectional at New Trier, where they’ll face Lane Tech at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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The champions with their plaque. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Before the game, the team gathers for a cheer. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Wildkits during the national anthem. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Wildkits during the national anthem. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
The national anthem. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Jocelyn Leigh, a Wildkit senior, faces the ball. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
The Wildkits celebrate a goal. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Marcela Matallana stops the ball for the Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Dolphins. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
From left for the Wildkits are No. 22 Sydney Ross and No. 7 Alexandra Merriam. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Goalie Marcela Matallana cannot stop the ball for the Dolphins. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Left, No. 27 Maizlyn Kelly soars for the Wildkits. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
Right, No. 22 Sydney Ross pursues the ball for the Wildkits. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
No. 8, Lauren Roche of Whitney Young takes a tumble. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
The Wildkits celebrate a goal while the Dolphins regroup. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
From left, celebrating for the Wildkits for a goal are No. 27 Maizlyn Kelly and No. 14 Mia Darer. Credit: Karie Angell Luc ![]()
The champions with their plaque. Credit: Karie Angell Luc
Photos: ETHS girls soccer takes the regional title is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.