The Strikers girls u13 Orange soccer team defeated Naperville Wildcats 3-1 on June 15 to win the Illinois Women's Soccer League AB-division championship. The Strikers finished 7-0-1 for the spring, their second consecutive undefeated season. Isabela Escalona, Ruby Gonzalez and Natalie Blamires scored in the title clincher, with assists from Emma Dunne, Lauren Wilkes and Blamires. For the season, Strikers outscored their opponents 20 goals to 6. The defense was anchored by keepers Erin Schrobilgen and Dunne, and defenders Caroline Coughlan, Hannah Silverman, Gabrielle Barkidjija, Elana Abrams, Kate Spittle, and Kristen Laible. Midfielders Tess Trinka, Wren Osler, Tessa Saraceno and Meredith Blatner, and forward/mid Mara Logerquist all had outstanding seasons. Coaches were Dan Cross and asst. John Barkidjija, team manager Bernadette Diaz.