Replacing Ismael Gomez was always going to be a challenge for the Lockport boys soccer team. The 2024 Herald-News player of the year received that honor for a reason, after all.

So far this season, though, they hadn’t missed a beat going into Thursday night. They were unblemished, outscoring opponents 11-2 on the year and getting geared up to play in the Windy City Classic finals against De La Salle.

Unfortunately, that’s where they suffered their first hiccup of the year.

The Porters did better against De La Salle than anyone else this year, but they were unable to get the win, suffering their first loss of the year 3-2 at Reavis. Lockport had to settle for the Windy City Classic runner-up plaque.

Lockport (4-1) did some things to be proud of not just on Thursday, but throughout the

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