Girls Soccer

Girls soccer: Illineks celebrate Senior Day with shutout win over Judah Christian

[AUDIO included] The Illineks played like a team ready to make some noise in the postseason as they overwhelmed conference opponent Judah Christian 7-0 Saturday, delivering 37 shots on goal against the visiting Tribe's zero. Four seniors scored on Senior Day, including Zoë Schein, who notched her first-ever Uni goal nine minutes into the game and added a second score (on a direct kick) with five minutes remaining.

Girls soccer: Uni ends four-game winless streak with upset of Warrensburg-Latham

Sophomore Michelle Wong and senior Suran Yoo each scored a goal in the first half to lead Uni to a 2-1 upset over visiting Warrensburg-Latham. The nonconference victory raises Uni's record to 8-4-2 overall (2-0 in the East Central Illinois Conference). The Illineks had lost three of their previous four matches, tying a fourth. All three losses were to Class AA schools (Mahomet-Seymour, Mattoon, and Danville). Warrensburg-Latham entered Thursday's game as the No. 2 seed in the Class A Williamsville sectional; Uni was No. 4.

Girls soccer: Mahomet-Seymour ends Uni winning streak

After five straight victories, including four by shutout, the Illineks fell 3-0 to Class AA power Mahomet-Seymour on Tuesday. Uni played the visiting Bulldogs to a scoreless tie for more than 60 minutes and in fact outshot them 7-4 in the second half. But the visitors made the most of their few chances. Uni will travel to Mattoon for a nonconference game Thursday.

Girls soccer: Winning streak continues as Uni shuts out fourth straight opponent

Junior Joy Shapley scored a pair of goals Saturday, including one on a penalty kick, as the Uni girls defeated Macon Meridian 4-0 in a nonconference road game. The victory was the Illineks' fifth straight, dating back to their 3-1 upset of Class AA Charleston on April 8. It was also their fourth consecutive shutout. With senior keeper Sarah Pfander leading the way, Uni has given up only six goals in nine games.

Girls soccer: Five goals in 15 minutes lead to Uni rout of Decatur Christian

[AUDIO included] The Uni offense finally caught fire Thursday as the Illineks scored five goals in 15 minutes in a 6-0 conference victory over Decatur Christian. Erika Belmont scored twice, and Michelle Wong, Suran Yoo, Joy Shapley, and Sarah Pfander each added one goal. Uni improved to 6-1-1 overall, 2-0 in the East Central Illinois Conference. Today's victory was Uni's third straight shutout win.

Girls soccer: Illineks dominate again in second consecutive shutout win

Sophomore Michelle Wong notched her team-leading fourth goal of the season to give the Illineks the only score they needed as they shut out Decatur St. Teresa today 1-0. The victory raises Uni's varsity record to a stellar 5-1-1 as the girls get ready for a road game Thursday against conference opponent Decatur Christian. Kumars Salehi has the story.

Uni High at Macon Meridian

Date:
04/19/2008
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Macon Meridian
Status:
Final
Location:
Macon Meridian
Score:
4-0
Outcome:
W

@ Macon (Meridian) HS Sat. Apr. 19, 2008 @ 10:00AM
v. Urbana-Uni HS

FINAL: Macon (Meridian) HS (0) - Urbana-Uni HS (4)

0(0) - 4(2) 2x40 min

1st half scoring
5' Joy Shapley (goal), Erika Belmont (assist) [UNI]. 0-1
11' Erika Belmont (goal), Joy Shapley (assist) [UNI]. 0-2

2nd half scoring
41' Michelle Wong (goal) [UNI]. 0-3
79' Joy Shapley (penalty kick) [UNI]. 0-4

Girls soccer: Wong, Belmont team up for winning goal over Normal Calvary

With an assist from Erika Belmont, sophomore Michelle Wong broke up a scoreless tie 10 minutes into the second half as Uni defeated Normal Calvary Baptist Academy 1-0 on Saturday. It was the team's first conference match of the season. The Illineks are now 4-1-1 overall and 1-0 in the East Central Illinois Conference. The girls will be tested on Tuesday when they host Decatur St. Teresa.

Girls soccer: Uni shuts down Charleston's top scorer, wins 3-1

[AUDIO included] Charleston's Molly Ball entered today's contest against Uni High with nine goals to her credit in just two games. But thanks to a great defensive effort by freshman midfielder Amanda Hwu, the Illineks held the senior scoreless and went on to defeat the Class AA Lady Trojans, avenging last year's 7-1 loss.

Girls soccer: Urbana loss, Monticello tie sidetrack Illineks

After starting the season 2-0 with first-ever wins over Centennial and St. Thomas More, the Illineks ran into roadblocks last week when they faced Urbana and Monticello. Uni came out of the week with a 2-0 loss to the Tigers and a 0-0 draw with the Sages. Things won't get any easier for the Illineks on Tuesday when they host Class AA power Charleston.

Girls soccer: Uni makes up two-goal deficit to beat St. Thomas More

[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.

Photo essay: Uni girls soccer defeats St. Thomas More

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.

Girls soccer: Believe it! Uni begins season with upset of Centennial varsity

[AUDIO included] Led by the scoring of sophomore Erika Belmont and senior Aran Yoo, the Illineks made their 2008 debut Tuesday with a stunning 2-1 defeat of the Class AA Centennial varsity. Senior Sarah Pfander was outstanding in her first game as varsity goalkeeper, making 13 saves. Next up: The Illineks will play another Champaign rival, St. Thomas More, on Thursday.

Class A Sectionals

Date:
05/13/2008
Participation:
Varsity
Opponent:
Monticello (playoffs)
Status:
Not yet occurred
Location:
Field No. 9, DCR Complex

• IHSA Class A sectional soccer match
• 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 13
• Uni High vs Monticello
• Field No. 9, DCR Complex
• Admission: $5

Uni High at Champaign Central JV

Date:
05/07/2008
Participation:
Varsity
Opponent:
Champaign Central JV
Status:
Final
Location:
Champaign
Score:
7-0
Outcome:
W

Varsity record: 10-5-2 overall, 3-1 East Central Illinois Conference

Note: Regular season is over. Uni begins Class A sectionals 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, vs. Monticello at Field No. 9, DCR Complex, Urbana. IHSA admission fee is $5. Uni is the No. 4 seed in the Williamsville sectional; Monticello is the No. 5 seed.

Today's game:

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