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Game 1 -- August 23, 2011
Score: Benet Academy 4 vs Downers Grove North 1
1st Half
BA (37:58 remaining in first) - Brad Bozych (Jr) scored with an assist from Thomas Mojica (Sr)
DGN (27:10 remaining in first) - Cullen Cummings (Jr)

2nd Half
BA (36:10 remaining in second) - Hunter Miller (Sr)
BA (24:40 remaining in second) - Benjamin Kucera (Sr) scored with an assist from Sam Knapke (So)
BA (10:15 remaining in second) - Patrick Nemetz (Sr)

In goal for Benet: Kyle DalSanto (Jr) - 3 saves

Benet Academy current record: 1-0-0
Next Game: Thursday 8/25 v. Waubonsie Valley High School 6:30 pm at Waubonsie Valley Soccer Complex (Aurora)
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Game Recap:
The Benet Academy Redwings defeated the Downers Grove North Trojans 4-1 in the Redwing home opener on Tuesday, August 23rd. Early in the game Benet junior, Brad Bozych, scored on a drive from the left with a nice through pass from senior Thomas Mojica to lift the Redwings 1-0. Ten minutes later, the game was tied after Cullen Cummings, the Trojan's junior tied the game with a deflected play from a direct kick.

The second half was all Benet as they delivered three unanswered goals. Hunter Miller scored unassisted early in the second half. With 24 minutes remaining, Senior defender, Benjamin Kucera, drilled the ball in the net with an assist from sophomore forward, Sam Knapke, Senior Patrick Nemetz scored the final goal with ten minutes remaining in the game after working the ball past several defenders from the left corner. Junior keeper, Kyle Dal Santo, had three saves in the game.

Coach Sean Wesley implemented a new offensive strategy this year. The payoff was evident in their first game. The Redwings face Waubonsie Valley high school on Thursday, August 25th at 6:30 pm in Aurora. Benet will also face top-ranked Naperville North and Nequa Valley in their first two weeks of play.

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Game 2  - August 25, 2011
Score: Waubonsie Valley High School 1 vs. Benet Academy 0
1st Half
WV (35:40 remaining in first) - Jesus Hernandez (Jr) with an assist from Michael Mueller (Jr)

Shots on goal:
BA - 2
WV - 4

In goal:
BA: Kyle Dal Santo (Jr) - 3 saves
WV: Jordan Ward (So) - 2 saves

Current Record:
BA: 1-1-0
WV: 1-0-0

Next Game Benet Academy: Tuesday 8/30 at the Best of the West Tournament 7:00 PM @ Naperville North

Game Summary:
Waubonsie Valley defeated Benet Academy 1-0 in their home opener on Thursday, August 25th. Junior Michael Mueller created the scoring opportunity by heading the ball to junior Jesus Hernandez who moved the ball quickly to his left and was able to poke the ball in. Waubonsie, fielding a predominantly younger, junior team, was able to apply pressure throughout the game and was aided by solid defensive play. Benet struggled putting passes together compared to their possession game played on Tuesday resulting in their 4-1 win over Downer's Grove North.
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Best of the West Tournament (Games 3-5)
Game 3 - 8/30/2011
Score: Benet 2 vs York 0
1t Half
BA (34 remaining in first) - Hunter Miller (Sr) scored unassisted
2nd Half
BA (31:49 remaining in second) - Patrick Nemetz (Sr) scored with an assist from Brad Bozych (Jr)

In goal for Benet: Kyle DalSanto (Jr) - 1 save
Shots on goal: BA - 6, YC - 1
Benet Academy current record: 2-1-0
Next Game: Thursday 9/1 v. Nequa Valley (Best of the West Tournament) @ Naperville North 7pm
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Game Recap:
The Benet Academy Redwings defeated the York Dukes 2-0 in their Best of the West Tournament debut. Early in the game Benet senior, Hunter Miller, scored with a shot from the left. Minutes later, the Redwings failed to capitalize on a penalty kick opportunity after a handball was called against York in the box.

With 32 minutes remaining in the second half, senior Patrick Nemetz scored on a drive down the middle with a nice through pass from junior Brad Bozych to lift the Redwings 2-0. Benet registered six shots on goal for the game, while York had one.
The Redwings have a challenging road as they face two top-ranked teams in the days ahead. First up is Nequa Valley high school on Thursday, September 1st at 7:00 pm. Benet will then face Naperville North on Saturday at 10 am. Both games are part of the Best of the West Tournament and will be played at the Naperville North stadium field.

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Game 4 - 9/1/2011
Score: Neuqua 1 vs Benet 0
2nd Half
NV (36m remaining in second) - Kevin Skrip of Neuqua scored on a long ball played from the back. Both Skrip and Benet goalie, Kyle Dal Santo, made a hard charge for the 50/50 ball resulting in a collision. The ball popped up toward the goal, favoring the momentum of Skrip.

In goal:
BA: Kyle DalSanto (Jr) - 4 saves
NV: Hunter Hollingshed - 2 saves

Shots on goal: BA - 2, NV - 5
Record:
BA: 2-2-0
NV: 2-1-1

Next Game for Benet: Saturday 9/3 v. Naperville North (Best of the West Tournament) @ Naperville North 10 am
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Game Recap:
The Neuqua Valley Wildcats defeated the Benet Academy Redwings 1-0 during the second round match-up of the Best of the West Tournament.
Kevin Skrip of Neuqua scored with 36 minutes to play in the second half. Skrip scored on a long ball played from the back. Both Skrip and Benet goalie, Kyle Dal Santo, made a hard charge for the 50/50 ball resulting in a collision. The ball popped up toward the goal, favoring the momentum of Skrip.

Benet had two shots on goal both by Brad Bozych. Neuqua goalie, Hunter Hollingshed, made a diving save on an early shot in the second half by Bozych. Hollingshed registered one more save for the day and junior Kyle Dal Santo had four quality saves for the Redwings.
Benet continues to struggle with putting shots on goal. Coach Sean Wesley remains optimistic, but admits that the team has had some difficulty pulling together the new offensive strategy.
Benet will face Naperville North at 10 a.m. on Saturday for its final pool game of the tournament. The top team in each of the two brackets will move on to play in the championship held at 6 pm on Saturday at the Naperville Central Memorial Stadium.

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Game 5 - 9/3/11
Score: Naperville North 3 vs Benet 1
1st Half
NN (17:40 m remaining in first) Huskies Joe Sullivan (Jr) scored with a well placed chip shot over charging Benet goalie, Kyle Dal Santo.

2nd Half
BA (34:44 m remaining in second) - Hunter Miller (Sr) tied the game with a nice play down the middle, working the ball past several defenders and drilling the ball to the left post.
NN (20:40 m remaining in second) - Lee Grander (Sr) scored off a scramble three yards out on the right post.
NN (11:15 m remaining in second) - Evan Trychta (Sr), received a nice through pass and maneuvered the ball past two defenders and drilled the ball right post.

In goal:
BA: Kyle Dal Santo (Jr) - 3 saves
NN: Kevin Anderson (Sr) - 2 saves

Shots on goal: BA - 2, NN - 6
Record:
BA: 2-3-0
NN: 4-0-1

Next Game: Benet (2-3) will face Peoria Notre Dame on Friday at 4:30 at Hinsdale Central. Naperville North will face Carl Sandburg in the Best of the West Championship this evening.
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Game Recap:
Naperville North Huskies scored a 3-1 win over Benet Academy Redwings on Saturday in the final round of bracket play in the Best of the West Tournament. Coach Jim Konrad’s Huskies will advance to the championship game.
The Huskies return eight starters from last year’s Class 3A Final Four team. Junior Joe Sullivan got things rolling for the team with 17 minutes and 40 seconds remaining in the first half, with a well placed chip shot over charging Benet goalie, Kyle Dal Santo.
Benet senior Hunter Miller tied the game with 34:44 minutes remaining in the second half with a nice play down the middle, working the ball past several defenders and drilling the ball to the left post. Miller followed up five minutes later with another impressive run and a hard shot that just missed left. Junior Alex Senak registered the other shot on goal by Benet.
 The Huskies scored again on a restart with 20:40 remaining in the second half. The goal was scored by senior Lee Grander off a scramble three yards out on the right post.
The Redwings responded with an offensive surge in hopes of tying the game. The Huskies were able to capitalize on this strategy with a nice through pass to senior Evan Trychta. Trychta maneuvered the ball past two defenders with 11 minutes remaining in the game to provide the insurance goal the Huskies needed. Trychta was able to contribute immediately despite his recent return from a foot injury received this summer. The Huskies registered 6 shots on goal for the game and senior goalkeeper, Kevin Anderson had two saves.
Redwings showed improved possession of the ball, but the Huskies showed equal control in addition to playing a great first touch on the ball consistently throughout the game. The Huskies also played a stingy defense, limiting Benet's scoring opportunities.
“We showed improvement and came back from a 0-1 deficit, which we have not done all season,” stated Benet Coach Sean Wesley. “From that point forward, we were playing to win, not to tie. It was unfortunate that we let one in on the reset.”
Benet (2-3) will face Peoria Notre Dame on Friday at 4:30 at Hinsdale Central. Naperville North (3-1-1) will face Carl Sandburg in the Best of the West Championship this evening.

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Game 6 - 9/9/11
Score: Benet 1 v Peoria Notre Dame 0
2nd Half
BA (12:39 remaining in second) - Hunter Miller (Sr) scored the Redwings lone goal with 12:39 remaining in the second half after a long ball played by junior keeper Kyle Dal Santo was flicked off to Miller by junior Joey Chiariello.
Shots on goal:
BA - 5
PND – 3
In goal:
BA Kyle DalSanto (Jr) - 3 saves
PND Mitch Auer (Jr) - 4 saves
Current Record:
BA  3-3-0
PND 4-2-0
Next Game: Saturday 9/10 v. Schaumburg High School at 3pm at Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale Central Tournament)
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Game Recap:
The Benet Academy Redwings (2-3) earned a 1-0 victory on Friday evening against Peoria Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 2010 Class 2A Soccer Champions. Benet has struggled against some tough early competition, but their new offensive game was in top form this evening. 
Peoria (3-1) has established a reputation as one of the state’s best soccer programs. With just four returning starters this year, they have high expectations for their varsity squad comprised mostly of juniors.  While the first ten minutes of play were controlled by Peoria, Benet emerged with more energy and confidence as the first half came to a close.
According to Benet Coach Sean Wesley, "The team has appeared hot and cold in past weeks.  Peoria Notre Dame is a fantastic team and they played extremely well the first ten minutes of play." Wesley added, "Senior Hunter Miller proved to be just too dangerous. He was great at bringing the ball up, holding the ball and allowing the offense the time they needed to set up." 
Miller eventually scored the Redwings lone goal with 12:39 remaining in the second half after a long ball played by junior keeper Kyle Dal Santo was flicked off to Miller by junior Joey Chiariello.
Dal Santo also had a nice save early in the second half, managing to get a few fingertips on a hard shot, deflecting the ball into the crossbar. Dal Santo had three saves for the game.  Peoria Notre Dame keeper Mitch Auer had four saves.
Benet will face Schaumburg High School on Saturday at 3pm at Hinsdale Central.

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Game 7 - 9/10/11
Score: Benet  2 v Schaumburg 2
1st Half
BA (28:44 m remaining) Senior Dan Coleman scored on a restart assisted by senior Hunter Miller.
SHS (24:38 m remaining) Senior Joe Faleni scored on a header off a restart.
SHS (610 m remaining) Senior Jake Savino scored on a penalty kick.

2nd Half
BA (3:33 m remaining) Senior Hunter Miller scored on a penalty kick.

In goal:
BA: Kyle DalSanto (Jr) – 7 saves
SHS: Ben Beard (Sr) - 4 saves

Shots on goal:
BA – 6
SHS - 8

Current Record:
BA: 3-3-1
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Game Recap:
Benet Academy Redwings tied the Schaumburg Saxons 2-2 on Saturday afternoon in their final game of the Hinsdale Central Soccer Invite. Benet’s earlier 1-0 win over Class 2A defending champs Peoria Notre Dame, gave the Redwings the tournament win based on overall points.

The Schaumburg game was a highly physical battle, with all four goals scored on penalty kicks and restarts.  With 28 minutes remaining in the first half, senior Dan Coleman scored on a restart giving Benet the early lead. Senior Hunter Miller had the assist by playing a short pass to Coleman, who turned and fired on the right post from six yards out.

Schaumburg senior Joe Faleni equalized the score just four minutes later after heading the ball into the net off another restart.

Schaumburg took the lead 2-1 with six minutes remaining in the first half, after a handball was called in the box against Benet. Junior Keeper Kyle Dal Santo blocked the initial shot by by Schaumburg senior Jake Savino, but Savino was there to finish. Dal Santo had seven saves for the game and Schaumburg goalie Ben Beard had four saves.

Schaumburg managed to hold the lead for most of the second half while Benet battled back furiously.  With three minutes left in the game, the Redwings capitalized on a handball called in the box. Benet senior Hunter Miller scored on the penalty kick resulting in the 2-2 draw for the game and the tournament win for the Redwings.
Benet will face Carmel Catholic High School on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Mundelein.  This will be Benet’s first East Suburban Catholic Conference game.

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Game 8 (9/12/11) 
Score: Benet Academy (Lisle) 1 vs. Carmel Catholic (Mundelein) 0
2nd Half
BA (15:48 m remaining in second) - Benjamin Kucera (Sr) scored with an assist from Hunter Miller (Sr).
Shots on goal:
BA: 5
CC: 3

Goalie Saves:
BA: Kyle DalSanto (Jr) - 3 saves
CC: Steve Sliwa (Sr) - 4 saves
Current Record:
BA: 4-3-1 (1-0)
CC: 4-3-2 (1-1)
Next Game:
BA: Wednesday 9/14 vs. Notre Dame 4:30 at home.
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Game Recap:
The Benet Academy Redwings defeated the Carmel Catholic Corsairs 1-0 in Mundelein on Monday, September 12th. This was the first conference game for Benet. Carmel played a great possession game during the first half, but failed to create any real scoring opportunities. Benet gained momentum in the second half after some offensive adjustments which included moving senior Benjamin Kucera up top. With 15:48 minutes remaining in the second half, senior Hunter Miller laid a nice ball to Kucera over the Carmel defenders. Kucera executed a nice pull back move leaving the goalie off balance and allowing for an easy tap in shot.
According to Benet coach Sean Wesley, "The team played well. While we didn't keep possession well in the first half, we settled down in the second, held the ball well, and played with good spacing." Wesley added, "Moving Kucera up top made us more dangerous offensively."
Benet registered five shots on goal for the game while Carmel Catholic had three shots. Benet keeper, Kyle Dal Santo (Jr), had three saves while senior Steve Sliwa had four saves for Carmel.

The Redwings will play Notre Dame high school at home on Wednesday, September 14th at 4:30 pm.

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Game 9 (9/14/11)
Score: Benet Academy (Lisle) 3 vs. Notre Dame (Niles) 0 
1st Half
BA (37:02 m remaining in 1st) - Benjamin Kucera (Sr) scored with an assist from Joey Chiariello (Jr)
BA (33:07 m remaining in 1st) - Patrick Nemetz (Sr) scored with an assist from Hunter Miller (Sr)
BA (32:30 m remaining in 1st) - Hunter Miller (Sr) scored with an assist from Benjamin Kucera (Sr)
Shots on goal:
BA: 14
ND: 6

Goalie Saves:
BA: Thomas Sullivan (Sr) - 6
ND: 11 saves
Current Record:
BA: 5-3-1 (2-0)
ND: 2-3-1 (0-2)
Next Game:
BA: Monday 9/19 vs. West Chicago High School Away at 6:30 PM    
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Game Recap:
The Benet Academy Redwings defeated the Notre Dame Dons 3-0.  Benet came out strong with three goals in the first eight minutes of play.  The Redwings are now 2-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. 
Benet senior Benjamin Kucera netted the first goal just three minutes into the first half off a cross from junior Joey Chiariello.   With 33 minutes remaining, senior Hunter Miller delivered a nice left footed cross to senior Patrick Nemetz who fired on the goal.   Less then one minute later, it was Miller who scored on a nice drive up the middle. Kucera had the assist.
"The team played very well. We started the game extremely strong and played one of the better stretches of soccer we've played this year," said Benet varsity coach Sean Wesley.  "There were many great combinations and connections. The goal by Nemetz was one of the best goals we've had this year." 
Benet registered fourteen shots on goal for the game while Notre Dame had six shots. Benet keeper, Thomas Sullivan (Sr),  played goal for Benet in the second half and had all six saves. Notre Dame had eleven saves.  
The Redwings also proved they have depth. The early lead gave other players an opportunity in the spotlight and Coach Wesley was pleased with what he saw. "Thomas Sullivan did a great job in goal the second half," commented Wesley. "He had a lot of big saves and didn't give up any rebounds.  Jon Markert, another senior, played the best I've ever seen him play.  And junior Alex Senak is another player just getting into stride here with us. He really stood out today."  
The Redwings are now 5-3-1 (2-0) and will play West Chicago High School at West Chicago next Monday, at 6:30 pm.

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Game 10 (9/19/11)
Score: Benet Academy (Lisle) 2 vs. West Chicago HS (West Chicago) 1
1st Half
WC (29:13 m remaining in first) Jesus Duran moved the ball down the left side of the field and scored after executing a nice pullback in the box and scoring in the upper right.
2nd Half
BA (23:42 m remaining in second) - Senior Benjamin Kucera headed the ball into the net on a corner kick by senior Hunter Miller.
BA (2:13 m remaining in second) - Senior Brendon Gesior scored on a long ball played from midfield.
Shots on goal:
BA: 3
WC: 4

Goalie Saves:
BA: Kyle Dal Santo (Jr) - 3 saves
WC:  Adrian Romero (Jr) - 1 save
 
Current Record:
BA: 6-3-1 (2-0)
WC: 8-5-2
Next Game:
BA: Saturday 9/24 vs. Joliet Catholic 12:00 pm at home.
WC: Tuesday, 9/20 vs. Wheaton Warrenville South (Away) at 6:30 pm.
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Game Recap:

The Benet Academy Redwings had luck on their side Monday as they celebrated a 2-1 victory over the West Chicago Wildcats.  The decisive goal was scored by Benet senior Brendon Gesior with just over 2 minutes remaining in the game. Gesior launched a nice long ball from midfield intended for the forwards, that one hopped over the charging West Chicago keeper who had lost his footing.
The Wildcats dominated in the first half with their well established high pressure game. Offensively they dominated and played very well back-and-forth through the middle.  The first goal of the game was scored just ten minutes into the game by West Chicago junior Jesus Duran. Duran was able to outmaneuver the Benet defense on the left and executed a nice pullback move in the box and finished with a shot to the upper right.  
Benet, however, gained significant momentum in the second half after some offensive adjustments.
"They beat us in the first half and the score reflected that play," Benet coach Sean Wesley said. "In the second half we played much better, created chances, and put pressure on their defense. We started dictating play, pressuring higher up the field as a unit, and we looked better."
Benet's consistent pressure in the second half paid off.  With 23:42 minutes remaining in the game, senior Benjamin Kucera scored on a header set into motion with a corner kick by senior Hunter Miller. The game remained a tie until the last two minutes of play, when senior Brendan Gesior scored giving the Redwings the lead. 
Coach Wesley also gave credit to midfielder Joey Chiariello who was a huge help in the midfield tonight, along with Miller and Kucera.  
The Benet coaching staff was also impressed with the contributions of junior goalkeeper, Kyle Dal Santo, who had three saves.
"He had his best game to date," added Wesley.  "In addition to saving the ball, he provided real leadership on the field. He was also able to step off the line and provide several value added touches throughout the game." 
The Redwings, now 6-3-1 (2-0 ESCC), will play Joliet Catholic at home on Saturday, September 24th at 12:00 pm.
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Game 11
Score: Benet  5 v Joliet Catholic 1 (9/24/11)

1st Half
BA (32:10 remaining in 1st) Senior Hunter Miller scored.
BA (31:20 remaining in 1st) Senior Hunter Miller scored on a drive from the right.
BA (33:33 remaining in 1st) Junior Alex Senak scored on a penalty kick after getting taken down in the box.
BA (22:32 remaining in 1st) Senior Benjamin Kucera scored with a tap in from the left side.

2nd Half
JC: (14:54 remaining in 2nd) Cody Vercellotti scored on a looper over the goalie.
BA (1:54 remaining in 2nd) Junior Kyle Dal Santo scored with an assist from sophomore Sam Knapke.

In goal:
BA: Thomas Sullivan (Sr) 2 saves
JC:  2 saves

Shots on goal:
BA – 8
JC - 3

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Game 12 (9/26/11)

Score: Benet Academy (Lisle) 1 vs. Metea Valley High School 0

2nd Half
BA (1:45 m remaining in second) - Junior Joey Chiariello scored on a corner kick by senior Hunter Miller.

Shots (on goal):
BA: 17 (9)
MV: 9 (4)

Goalie Saves:
BA: Kyle Dal Santo (Jr) - 4 saves
MV: Derek Carothers (Sr) - 8 saves
 

Current Record:
BA: 8-3-1 (3-0 ESCC)

MV: 5-5-3

Next Game: BA: Saturday 9/28 @ Marist 6:30 pm
(Both Benet and Marist are undefeated in conference play)

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Game Recap:

Benet Academy (8-3-1) pulled off a last minute win over Metea Valley High School (5-5-3) on Monday afternoon. The goal was scored by junior Joey Chiariello (Darien) with less than two minutes remaining in the game. Chiarello scored on a corner kick sent in to play by senior Hunter Miller of Aurora.

Both teams played hard, but the Redwings ultimately out shot the Mustangs 17-9. They also dominated with shots on frame (9-4) that came mostly from set pieces.

Senior Derek Carothers was in goal for Metea and had eight saves.  Junior Kyle Dal Santo of Bolingbrook was in goal for Benet and had four saves. Both goalies took an active part in keeping their teams alive today with some outstanding stops.

The Benet-Metea game is important for sectional seedings. For Benet, they have maintained a five game winning streak, suffering early season losses to Naperville North and Neuqua Valley. The Mustangs had a nice performance in the Pepsi Showdown making it to the semifinals where they eventually lost 2-1 to Lyons in double OT.  Metea also started the season with an impressive 4-0-2 start, but has suffered recent losses to teams such as Neuqua, Lake Park, and South Elgin.

The Redwings, now 8-3-1 (3-0 ESCC), will play Marist on their home turf on Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 pm.  Both teams are undefeated in the East Suburban Catholic Conference.