
Coal City advances to state for 2nd straight year with 3-1 supersectional win over Rochester
By Anita Patel
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Boys soccerLockport 2, Lyons 1: The Porters advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals after defeating previously undefeated Lyons (21-1-1) in penalty kicks in the super-sectional. Junior Nick Gorka converted the game-winning penalty kick, while junior Ben Czudy came up with a key save to help Lockport secure the victory.Up next, they will face the winner of South Elgin and Glenbrook South on Friday, Nov.6, at 7:30 p.m. at Guilford High School in Rockford.Coal City 3, Rochester 1: The Coalers advanced to the Class 1A state semifinals after defeating Rochester (19-13-3) in the Illinois Valley Central B Super-Sectional. Up next, they will face the winner of Alleman and Mendota on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Guilford High School in Rockford.Peoria Notre Dame 2, Lemont 1: Lemont’s season ended just a game short of the state semifinals, with a final record of 16-3-3.