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Caroline Mortonson, a senior at Lyons Township High School, has been awarded All-State recognition for the third consecutive year. Her impressive soccer career includes scoring 15 goals and providing 12 assists in her senior season, contributing to her team’s 12th regional championship. Mortonson plans to continue her career at Miami University, further establishing her legacy in high school soccer with a total of 45 goals and 44 assists throughout her tenure.

Exciting News from Lyons Township: Senior Caroline Mortonson Shines Bright on the Soccer Field!

Lyons Township, IL – In an incredible display of talent and dedication, Caroline Mortonson, a senior at Lyons Township High School, has once again made waves in the high school soccer world by being recognized as All-State for the third consecutive year by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association. Mortonson’s impressive journey in the realm of soccer has not only put her school on the map but also solidified her as one of the most prolific scorers in the history of the girls soccer program.

A Legacy of Excellence

What a journey it has been for Mortonson! Starting her high school soccer career as a freshman, she quickly proved herself by starting on the varsity team for all four years. Her incredible work ethic and passion for the sport have only grown over time. With plans to continue her soccer career at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Mortonson is eager to take her skills to the next level.

During her senior season, she painted the field with her talent, scoring a team-high of 15 goals and providing 12 assists, achieving her personal best offensive totals. Throughout her high school career, she has amassed a sensational total of 45 goals and 44 assists. This includes incredible seasons where she scored 11 goals both during her junior and freshman years and racked up 15 assists a year in her sophomore season. What a prolific scorer!

The Team’s Triumph

This season, Caroline played a pivotal role in leading the Lyons soccer team to its 12th consecutive regional championship. What a remarkable achievement for both her and her teammates! Morton’s emotional connection to her team was evident during her Senior Day speech, where she expressed her hopes to be remembered as a supportive and hard-working player, traits that certainly embody her essence on and off the field.

All-Sectional Stars Shine Bright

And it’s not only Mortonson who has been making headlines in Lyons Township! Local talent continues to shine with stars like Ella Caputo from Riverside Brookfield High School earning All-Sectional honors, scoring a team-high of 7 goals and co-team-high of 7 assists. Moreover, junior Carolina Capizzi from Lyons Township also received All-Sectional honors with remarkable stats of 9 goals and 8 assists.

We must also give a shout-out to the talented ladies from Nazareth Academy, where both Izzy Strnic and Molly Moore achieved All-Sectional honors, with Moore leading her team with 16 goals and 11 assists. How exciting to see these athletes making their mark!

Acknowledging Academic Excellence

Not to be overlooked, academic honors were awarded to brilliant students in the realm of sports! Raleigh Jesswein from Riverside Brookfield High School, Sofia D’Antonio from Lyons Township, and Isabel Cervantes from Nazareth Academy received All-Sectional academic honors, reflecting their commitment not only to sports but also to their studies. Meanwhile, sportsmanship was recognized through awards to Lucy Drenth and Grace Lanspeary.

All-Conference Recognition

In the latest news, Caputo and Jesswein now hold spots on the All-Upstate Eight Conference East Division Team, with Caputo also earning All-Metro Suburban Conference honors in 2024 and being recognized as All-MSC Blue during her sophomore year. Mortonson, Capizzi, and juniors Anna Bigenwald and Avery Lusk made their mark by being named to the All-West Suburban Conference Silver Division Team, with Mortonson continuing her streak of all-conference recognition.

Additionally, the All-East Suburban Catholic Conference Team included Strnic, Moore, O’Neill, defender Trayser, and junior Esme Bleskin, all making their first appearance in this prestigious lineup.

Boys Tennis Also Recognized

Not to forget our talented boys in tennis, seniors Jack Nisivaco and Martin Passino from Nazareth were also acknowledged on the All-East Suburban Catholic Conference Team, showing that talent is booming across the board in Lyons Township and beyond.

The sports scene is truly thriving, and with athletes like Caroline Mortonson leading the charge, the future looks bright for sports in Lyons Township!

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