Overall, the Carl Sandburg Middle School 7th and 8th grade soccer teams experienced successful seasons. The 7th grade team finished with a dominating performance of a 5-1 victory over Edgewood for 3rd place in the conference tournament. 8th grade also had a dominating 5-2 victory over Northwood to win to place 1st place and solidify their undefeated season. The playoff games were very exciting, with the 8th grade team experiencing their toughest match-up against Lake Bluff in the semi final game. The Tigers needed an overtime goal in order to overcome the tough competition. Coach Josh Albers commented, “Both grade levels dealt with a lot of adversity throughout the season in regards to injuries and eligibility but were able to persevere and end up with two very successful seasons. We hope to continue the tradition and success next season!”
