The ETHS girls soccer team rolled past Walter Payton Prep 7‑0 in the regional opener, a performance that instantly vaulted them into the championship game.
Bridget Durkin was the offensive catalyst, netting three goals, while Maizlyn Kelly and Alyce Lones added their names to the scoresheet, and Kanako Wagner and Simone Hewitt shared a clean sheet with a combined two saves.
A Test of Depth and Determination
Coach Stacy Salgado praised the squad’s resilience, noting that the regional tournament feels like a brand‑new season for a team that has battled injuries and a grueling schedule all year.
Despite finishing the regular season with an 8‑7‑2 record, the Wildkitties have shown they can rise above a modest win‑loss ledger when it matters most.
The upcoming championship will pit ETHS against St. Ignatius, a team that edged them 3‑2 on May 14. The earlier loss adds a layer of motivation as the Wildkitties look to avenge that narrow defeat.
Seeded third in the Evanston Sectional behind New Trier and Loyola Academy, the team enters the final with a clear understanding of the stakes and the support of a community eager to see a breakthrough.