[UPDATED with audio] After spotting St. Thomas More a two-goal lead, the Uni girls varsity soccer team came back to defeat the visiting Sabers 3-2 Thursday at the DCR Soccer Complex. All of Uni's scoring came in the second half. Senior forward Aran Yoo scored the Illineks' first two goals, with an assist on each by her twin sister, Suran. Michelle Wong scored the winning goal, with an assist by fellow sophomore Elizabeth Russell. Uni's next game will be Tuesday at Class AA Urbana. The Illineks are 2-0.

From Tuesday through Friday next week, Uni senior Michelle Mehnert and sophomore Lisa Boyce will compete in the prestigious YMCA National Short Course Swimming and Diving Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Both Mehnert and Boyce are looking forward to swimming fast and having fun in the sun. Read on to find out about their goals and hopes for this important swim meet.

Photographer Jason He was on hand Thursday afternoon in the rain and mud of DCR Soccer Complex to document Uni's 3-2 comeback victory over St. Thomas More. Check out some of the action as the Illineks improved their record to 2-0.