Sears Appliance & Hardware Athlete of the Week: Sam Crowley

Sam Crowley

Downers Grove North

Junior

Soccer

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Why Crowley was selected:

Crowley had a spectacular goal with a pin-point score from distance to help the Trojans salvage a 2-2 tie against Downers Grove South.

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Downers Grove North’s soccer team was in need of a momentum boost Thursday against Downers Grove South. Crowley provided it with an absolute rocket of a goal. The defender was 35 yards out and sent a well-struck ball into the upper left corner of the net for the Trojans’ first strike. Just a few minutes later, he played the corner kick that led to the Trojans’ tying goal. Crowley, the Sears Appliance & Hardware Athlete of the Week, spoke with Suburban Life sports editor Jason Rossi about his goal and North’s solid season so far.

Rossi: What was the thought process on your goal?

Crowley: I pretty much saw that no one was in front of me, we were down 2-0 and I thought it's better to take it than not take it. Just kick it as hard as I could and it went in.

Rossi: Did you have your target picked out?

Crowley: No, not really. I was just trying to kick it as hard as I could and put it in the net.

Rossi: Do you think your goal gave you the momentum to tie the game?

Crowley: Yeah, I really think it helped us push forward and get some momentum forward instead of just sitting back and trying to play defense.

Rossi: What’s different about this year’s team that has led to more success?

Crowley: I think the team is little bit closer this year, and we have a new coach and he's got a new idea of where he wants the team to go.