MaxPreps 2013 Soccer Early Contenders: Peoria Notre Dame boys

The Irish dominated Illinois last season and are heading to St. Louis to take on some of the nation's best. Their spectacular resume makes them a national title Early Contender presented by adidas and Dick's Sporting Goods.

By Leland Gordon

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Aug 21, 2013, 12:00am

KEY PERSONNEL

Justin Buck

Photo by Mark Guthrel

Key losses:

D Nick Arnold, Illinois Central College

Jerry Ivie

Photo by Mark Guthrel

MF Ben Fiddes, Western Illinois University

MF Alex Garcia, Bradley

F Drew Whalen, Western Illinois University

Key returners:

Sr. GK Justin Buck

Sr. MF/F Tommy Frampton

Sr. D Jerry Ivie

Sr. D Grayson McGraw

Sr. F JJ Slomba

Rising contributors:

Soph. MF Aidan Hill

Jr. MF Timmy Johnson

Soph. F Trey Knighton

Jr. M Cullen Kuntzman

Soph. D Stephen Stenger