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VIDEO: Flashy Front-Flip Throw-In Leads to Goal at State Tournament

Watch Naperville Central's Blake Beehler set up a score with his fancy toss. The Redhawks advanced to the boys soccer Class 3A final with their win over William Fremd High School.

Some might call it showboating. But when it helps score a goal, no one can really complain.

senior midfielder Blake Beehler pulled off a front-flip throw-in that led to the Redhawks' first goal in their boys soccer state tournament game Friday against Palatine's William Fremd High School at .

Naperville Central won the match, 4-3, advancing to the Class 3A final Saturday against Morton High School, which finally beat Warren High School, 2-1, after four overtimes.

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In Class 2A action Friday, Chicago's Mather High School defeated Peoria's Notre Dame High School, 3-0. The Rangers will play Chatham's Glenwood High School, which downed Aurora's Marmion Academy, 2-1.

Saturday's Schedule

  • Class 2A Third Place Match: Notre Dame vs. Marmion Academy, 11 a.m.
  • Class 2A Final: Mather vs. Glenwood, 1 p.m.
  • Class 3A Third Place Match: Fremd vs. Warren, 5 p.m.
  • Class 3A Final: Naperville Central vs. Morton, 7 p.m.

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