Illinois High School Soccer - Vernon Hills held off by Niles North
September 30, 2025: Vernon Hills, IL 60061
 In Tuesday's league contest, the Niles North Vikings (Skokie, IL) soccer team edged the host Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL), by a count of 2-1.
The Vikings now hold a 8-6 record. They play next when they travel to Cristo Rey St. Martin for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, October 1. Niles North will encounter a CRSM squad coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Highland Park (Highland Park, IL). The CRSM record now stands at 7-2.
With the loss, Vernon Hills moves to 3-8 on the year.  The Cougars travel to Highland Park (Highland Park, IL) to encounter the Giants in a Central Suburban - North challenge on Friday, October 3.  The Giants go into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Highland Park lost 3-1 in their recent league challenge against Niles West (Skokie, IL)