UPDATE: Homewood-Flossmoor's Nick Parker is Patch MVP

Homewood-Flossmoor goalkeeper Nick Parker continues to be a shining star in the nets for the Vikings. He also was a shining star in voting for Patch's MVP, Sept. 17-23. Parker is now eligible for Patch Athlete of the Month honors.

By Ron Kremer
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September 25, 2012

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The strong goaltending play of Nick Parker continues to be a source of pride in the Homewood-Flossmoor boys soccer camp. Parker made a number of big stops in the Vikings' 1-0 loss to Lincoln-Way West, including one on a breakaway. Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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In voting for Southland Patch's MVP for Sept. 17-23, who gets the biggest roar from the crowd?

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Lincoln-Way East's Sarah Buchbach had 10 digs, nine service points and six kills in a show of her all-around talent vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais. Buchbach led the Griffins to a 25-20, 16-25, 25-18 volleyball victory.

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Shepard's Tommy Eyer scored six goals in Astro boys soccer victories over Thornton Fractional co-op and Richards. He found the net four times in Shepard's 4-1 win over T.F. co-op and two more times in a 5-1 win over Richards.

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Andrew's Mary Farrelly had 11 digs in the Thunderbolts' thrilling 25-16, 15-25, 25-20 volleyball victory over Joliet West.

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Sandburg's Dakota Hampton delivered another powerful attacking performance in the Eagles' 19-25, 25-22, 25-21 volleyball victory over Lincoln-Way North. Hampton finished with 17 kills.

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Bloom Township's Malcolm Hurt put the hurt on Rich South in the Blazing Trojans' 43-15 victory. Hurt was a wrecking crew on defense and returned a kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown.

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