Wheaton Warrenville South is among a handful of Class 3A teams that remain undefeated this season heading into a challenging week. That, plus notes on Downers Grove South, Montini, Westmont and more in Chris Walker's soccer notebook.

After being held scoreless for 68 minutes by an impressive Lyons defense, Naperville North star and Tennessee commit Claire DeCook finally break through with a goal to give the Huskies a 1-0 win to advance to the championship game of the Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Classic.

Benet soccer has begun its ESCC title defense in fine fashion. One season removed from claiming its fifth straight conference championship, the Redwings have won their first two games in league play after earning a 3-0 win Wednesday afternoon over visiting Carmel in Lisle.

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Lyons Township girls varsity soccer faced Naperville North on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Naperville.

Paige Lilek used to play volleyball. These days she’s playing soccer, having taken up an extended residency as Hinsdale South’s goalkeeper. Lilek made some tough saves late and the Hornets withstood Morton, 2-1, for their first win over the Mustangs since 2018.

Hinsdale Central posted its fourth straight shutout and won for the fifth time in sixth games on Monday night. That, Hinsdale South coach Jen Belmonte earns her 100th win plus notes on Lyons, Wheaton Warrenville South and more in Chris Walker's Suburban Life soccer notebook.

Seniors Sienna Thurston and Isa Okuku scored six minutes apart in the first half and that was all the Downers Grove South needed to beat Riverside-Brookfield 2-0.

Talia Kaempf finished the game with two goals and added an assist to help the Wheaton North to a 4-0 victory over the St. Charles North to begin conference play.

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Downers Grove South hosted Riverside-Brookfield girls varsity soccer on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Downers Grove.