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Kankakee Boys Soccer Dominates Homewood-Flossmoor, Wins 2-0

UPDATE: Kankakee boys soccer has just secured a **2-0 victory** over Homewood-Flossmoor at Reavis’ **Windy City Classic**, marking their second win of the season. **Alexis Cruz** showcased his talent with **two goals** and an assist, propelling Kankakee to a strong start as they improved to **2-0**.
In a thrilling match earlier today, Cruz assisted **Joseph Andrade**’s goal and also had assists from teammates **Angel Cruz** and **Dylan Tapia**. **Nathan Sanchez** made two crucial saves before leaving the game due to an injury. In his debut in goal, **Adolfo Perez** stepped up, earning two saves that helped preserve the victory for Kankakee.
In other boys soccer action, **Reed-Custer** dominated **Sandwich** with a staggering **9-1** scoreline. **Matthew Kuban** made headlines by scoring a school-record **six goals** along with two assists, leading the Comets to a notable nonconference win. Teammates **Tristan Randall**, **Brody Alexander**, and **Jakub Licha** contributed with goals and assists, showcasing a formidable team effort.
Meanwhile, **Beecher** overwhelmed **Clifton Central**, winning **6-0** without any individual stats released. The Bobcats remain undefeated at **2-0** in the River Valley Conference. **Grant Park** also secured their first win of the season, crushing **Illinois Lutheran** **6-1**, thanks to **Aiden Overbeek**, who scored twice and assisted another goal.
In a tightly contested match, **Herscher** and **Crete-Monee** ended in a **2-2** draw. **Luis Parra** led the Tigers with a goal and an assist, while **Gabe Kelley** made **10 saves**, ensuring a point for his team.
On the volleyball court, **Watseka** delivered an impressive performance at the **Cissna Park Timberwolf Tip-Off**, winning two matches decisively. They defeated **Milford** **25-14, 25-12** and followed up with a victory over **Clifton Central**, winning **25-16, 25-16**. **Thayren Rigsby** shone with **15 kills** and **seven aces**, making him a standout player of the night.
**St. Anne** also kicked off their volleyball season with a successful **2-0** win against **Trinity**, with **Demi Duncan** leading the charge with **six kills** and three aces, marking a strong debut for new coach **Alex Arlis**.
In boys golf, **Bishop McNamara** triumphed over **Aurora Christian** with a score of **176**. **Nolan Andrews** led the team as medalist with a **2-over 39**, contributing to their **Chicagoland Christian Conference** win.
**Watseka** girls golf team secured a **219-238** victory against **Beecher**, with **Rennah Barrett** posting the best score of **51**. The Warriors demonstrated their potential as they look to build momentum this season.
These developments illustrate the competitive spirit of local sports teams and the excitement surrounding the **Windy City Classic**. As the season progresses, fans will be eager to follow how these teams continue to perform. Stay tuned for more updates as they unfold!
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