Woodstock and Woodstock North had been on a collision course for the Kishwaukee River Conference title all season long. On Wednesday, fans of both boys soccer programs packed the near sideline from corner to corner as the Blue Streaks and Thunder battled for the conference championship.

A scoreless first half gave way to a physical and action-packed second half, where Woodstock struck for the game’s first goal before a quick answer by Woodstock North evened the match with roughly 30 minutes remaining. Needing a victory to claim their first conference title in school history, the Thunder scored twice in the final 10 minutes to shock the Blue Streaks 3-1.

“I always tell the boys to move one step at a time,” Woodstock North head coach Silmar Martinez said. “This has been a good run for u

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