Wednesday, October 18, 2006

LA 6, Highland Park 3

Loyola's offense came alive as the Ramblers assured themselves of a winning season and a spot in the Regional Finals by beating Highland Park, 6-3. LA was in control right from the start with a close-in goal by Tommy Belton, only to have the Giants come right back with a deflection off a corner kick to tie things up. The rest of the opening stanza was all Loyola, as the offense dominated the last 30 minutes of the half. Two goals by Dylan Remick gave the Ramblers a comfortable 3-1 halftime lead.
Dylan Remick opened the second half scoring on a restart from about 20 yards out. Second half goals by Belton and Urosevic were matched by HP goals, although the Ramblers never relinquished control of the match. Scary haircuts on Aquino, Belton, Bolton, Cushwa, Kasten, Manganaro, Placek and Urosevic had the Giants apprehensive throughout the contest.
Loyola will square off against host Glenbrook North, a 7-0 winner over Northside College Prep, on Friday at 5 pm.