In a rematch of an earlier victory, the U-High Maroons took to the Midway to face the conference rival Francis Parker Colonels.
U-High started on the right note, with Dean Balabanov finding Amir Hay in the 6th minute for a goal off of a free kick.
The next few minutes were quite perilous, as the Maroons looked [...]
Posted on October 1st, 2008 by dkaleta
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On LFA’s perfectly trimmed field, U-High played one of their most impressive games. After going down 1-0 in the games opening minutes, the Maroons quickly changed the games current in their favor. Strong defense translated into efficient offense as U-High established a few great scoring opportunities the first half. Forward Rafi Kahn capitalized on a [...]
Posted on September 28th, 2008 by gbump
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Anticipated as one of the toughest games on the Maroons schedule, the Morgan Park Academy match lived up to the hype. From the first whistle, both teams played with high intensity. U-High maintained control of midfield, while Morgan Park relied on counter attacks to propel their offense. The Maroon backline held steady and barely allowed [...]
Posted on September 28th, 2008 by gbump
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Constantly fighting for possession, U-High struggled the entire match to find a rhythm. North Shore controlled possession and pressured the Maroons to make hurried passes. The other side’s inability to finish around the box, helped U-High keep the game within their grasp. When presented with scoring opportunities, however, the boys didn’t disappoint. One of the [...]
Posted on September 28th, 2008 by gbump
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U-High’s JV Maroons, playing their fourth game in five days, played the solid Kelly Trojans in a Saturday morning contest on Jackman Field.
The Maroons played their best soccer of the season hanging with a very disciplined Kelly squad. Both teams had decent chances, but keeper Philip Lockwood-Bean turned each shot away with superior effort.
The match [...]
Posted on September 27th, 2008 by dkaleta
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Playing at Dearborn Park, the U-High Maroons faced off against Chicago Hope Academy in this Friday afternoon contest.
The first half was relatively unremarkable, but play was fairly solid from both teams. A sense of urgency permeated the pitch in the next half. U-High struck first in the 39th minute as Jonathan Portugal brought the ball [...]
Posted on September 26th, 2008 by dkaleta
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In an ISL showdown, the U-High Maroons looked to keep their undefeated conference record in this match versus the Latin Romans.
Playing on Jackman Field, the Maroons worked quickly, with Martin Garrett-Currie scoring in the 2nd minute on a corner kick, with Julian du Buclet tallying the assist. Julian added his own goal in the 18th [...]
Posted on September 25th, 2008 by dkaleta
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Playing on the road, the U-High Maroons met a unfavorable fate in their contest against the Lake Forest Academy Caxys.
Controlling the majaority of play in the first half, the Maroons were unable to keep up the effort in the second, allowing goals in the 43rd and 63rd minutes.
The Maroons (5-2-1, 3-0) will return to ISL [...]
Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by dkaleta
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A late Friday start made for an exciting Independent School League match-up on Jackman Field, as the U-High Maroons faced the Nothridge Preparatory School Knights for the 2nd time this season.
The Maroons weren’t about to leave the outcome in doubt this time around, as Dean Balabanov sent a beautiful corner kick that found Martin Garrett-Currie’s [...]
Posted on September 20th, 2008 by dkaleta
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Due to a late schedule change, the JV Marrons were afforded the privilege of playing a night game under the lights of Stagg Field.
U-High had several chances against a very physical Universal squad in the first half, but only managed to score once, on a goal by Martin Garrett-Currie (assisted by Shane Veeneman).
The second half [...]
Posted on September 16th, 2008 by dkaleta
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