Naperville Central goal keeper Mike Pavliga stops a shot by Stevenson during the state semifinal game Nov. 2. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central's Jordi Heeneman (left) battles for the ball with Stevenson's Mike Dobin during their state semifinal game at Lincoln-Way North on Friday. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central's Jack Patrick heads the ball against Stevenson during Friday's semifinal game. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central's Mike West (6) and Stevenson's Alex Drexler battle for the ball during Friday's state semifinal. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Stevenson's Mike Dobin (2) heads the ball against Naperville Central's Jordi Heeneman. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central's Jordi Heeneman (left) battles for the ball with Stevenson's Mike Dobin. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central's Jack Patrick (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal for the Redhawks against Stevenson. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central's Pat Flynn (5) reacts after scoring the Redhawks' first goal against Stevenson. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Warren's Nick Haas (left) and Sandburg's Tom Nie battle for the ball. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Warren goalkeeper R.J. Hill blocks a shot by Sandburg's Zack Biel (19). | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Sandburg's Alex Rohder (17) heads the ball against Warren's Karl Bappert (22) and Timmy Pieper (22). | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Sandburg's Alex Rohder (17) heads the ball against Warren. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Sandburg's Alex Rohder (17) battles for the ball with Warren's Nick Wegrzynowicz (7). | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Sandburg's Kevin Kroll (left) battles for the ball against Warren's Chris Travis (13). | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Sandburg's Kevin Kroll (left) battles for the ball against Warren's Nick Haas. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Sandburg's Zack Biel reacts with frustration after missing a shot against Warren. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Warren players celebrate with Timmy Pieper (second from left) after he scored the second goal for the Blue Devils vs. Sandburg. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central midfielder Pat Flynn (5) reacts after scoring the Redhawk's first goal against Stevenson during their state semifinal on Nov. 2. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central goal keeper Mike Pavliga, shown making a stop against Stevenson during last year’s state semifinals, has signed to play with Northern Illinois. | Brett roseman~SUN-TIMES MEDIA