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Chicago Tribune
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Lincoln-Way East's Ellie Feigl is the 2025 Daily Southtown Girls Soccer Player of the Year: ‘Most special for me.'
Ellie Feigl entered her final season for Lincoln-Way East this spring with something to prove. The senior forward was a four-year varsity regular for the Griffins who made an immediate impact as a freshman. Then as a sophomore in 2023, she tied for the team-lead in goals with 17 as Lincoln-Way East finished fourth in Class 3A. Last spring, however, her production dipped. She ended up with 11 goals and the Griffins were shut down 1-0 by district rival Lincoln-Way Central in the sectional semifinals. That left a bitter taste in Feigl's mouth. 'Last season, I had set some goals for myself that I didn't quite meet,' she said. 'Coming into this season, it was my last hurrah for high school soccer. I wanted to give it all I had and leave everything out there. 'There was, for sure, motivation for me to come back that much stronger, faster than I did last year. I think I did that, and I'm happy to end my high school career on a high note.' Feigl, a Missouri State recruit, hit all of those high notes. The 2025 Daily Southtown Girls Soccer Player of the Year scored 22 goals and dished out nine assists while leading the Griffins (18-4-1) to their second sectional championship in the last three years. It took eventual Class 3A state champion O'Fallon to knock out Lincoln-Way East with a 3-0 decision in the Bloomington Supersectional. 'It didn't end exactly the way we wanted it to,' Feigl said. 'We would have loved to go to state. But we had a really special ride and a really special group of girls. 'I think what made it the most special for me was just being a leader, being a team captain. That's something I've wanted to do since I was a freshman, and I'm thankful that my coaches and my teammates believed in me.' Lincoln-Way East coach Mike Murphy said there was 'no doubt' about Feigl being a captain. 'She always has a positive attitude and she's always friendly,' Murphy said. 'The nice thing was we had a lot of young players and she took them under her wing and tried to help them develop and also taught them about what's expected in our program. She did a great job with that.' Freshman midfielder Adelyn Thomas, who tied for the team lead with 22 goals, said Feigl provided invaluable help. 'Playing with Ellie has been amazing,' Thomas said. 'She's a great player. She's taught me about Lincoln-Way East soccer. Everyone on our team looks up to her.' One of those young players Feigl tried to mentor was her sister, Ava, a sophomore defender who was a starter for the Griffins. Their youngest sister, Mia, also plays soccer. 'Soccer has brought my family closer together,' Feigl said. 'It's awesome. It's really cool for me to be the oldest and just watch them grow. I've seen them both accomplish so many things already and I can't wait to see what the future holds for them. 'Being a good role model to them is something that has meant a lot to me.' In the process, Feigl was named the SouthWest Suburban Conference's player of the year and earned all-Midwest and all-state honors. She's now off to play Division I soccer, something she first set as a goal when she was in 'fifth or sixth grade.' 'It became more real in eighth grade and freshman year when that recruiting process kind of started,' Feigl said. 'It's been a dream of mine for so long and I'm so excited to step into this new chapter of life.' Feigl is leaving quite a legacy at Lincoln-Way East. Her 57 career goals rank second in program history. And especially this season, they were well-earned. 'Not only was she scoring goals, she was scoring against elite teams,' Murphy said. 'In past seasons, she might have had a couple hat tricks against weaker teams that inflated her numbers. 'This year, she scored the first goal against Lincoln-Way Central to lead us to the sectional championship. She scored against Naperville North, scored against Naperville Central, scored against Oswego, and you can keep going.' Feigl, though, hopes to be remembered at Lincoln-Way East for more than just the big goals. 'I hope they'll say I was a great person, a great friend, a great encourager and someone that motivated our team,' she said. 'I'm so thankful I was able to make the impact that I have, especially this year.'
Chicago Tribune
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Lincoln-Way East's Adelyn Thomas scores twice in 50 seconds, then completes hat trick. ‘On another level right now.'
Adelyn Thomas is confident in her soccer abilities, but she went into her freshman season this spring at Lincoln-Way East with modest expectations. Thomas figured she could be a role player and spend the year learning. But becoming a 20-plus goal scorer? That's been beyond her wildest dreams. 'I honestly didn't think I'd have this much of an impact, but at the same time, the girls are super supportive and they were very welcoming,' Thomas said. 'So, once I met all the girls, I definitely thought it'd be a great season.' The postseason has been especially memorable for Thomas. The freshman midfielder has scored eight goals in three playoff games. She produced her second consecutive hat trick Tuesday night, leading the Griffins to a 4-1 win over Lincoln-Way West in a Class 3A Joliet West Sectional semifinal. Missouri State recruit Ellie Feigl added a goal for top-seeded Lincoln-Way East (18-3-1). Hannah Tokarski and Maddie Strzechowski each picked up an assist. The Griffins will play at 5 p.m. Friday in the sectional final against second-seeded Lincoln-Way Central (16-3), a 2-0 winner over third-seeded Andrew (15-6-2). Lincoln-Way East beat the Knights 3-0 on April 10. Milwaukee recruit Kiersten White scored a goal and junior goalkeeper Cora Franczyk made 13 saves for fourth-seeded Lincoln-Way West (10-8). Thomas' three goals came in a span of just under eight minutes. She scored twice in 50 seconds before completing the hat trick in the 17th minute. Feigl, a senior forward who put the Griffins ahead 4-0 less than two minutes later, has certainly been impressed by the freshman star. 'She's obviously played an intricate role,' Feigl said of Thomas. 'She has a great shot and she's scored a lot of goals that way. We're all so happy to have her on the team. 'She's definitely fun to be around and she obviously contributes a lot. We're all very proud of her, and she's going to keep doing what she's doing.' Thomas said it's been tough playing against more experienced players, but she has adjusted well. 'The biggest challenge is playing with new people,' Thomas said. 'You have to adapt to that. Plus, I'm playing against people two or three years older than me. You have to play a different style. You can't just dribble past everyone. 'Everyone's going to be stronger and faster than you. You have to play very quickly.' Thomas showed she can do that Tuesday night. Two of her goals were unassisted and featured her carrying the ball a long way down the middle of the field, beating defenders along the way. Thomas' playoff heroics have been dazzling, according to Lincoln-Way East coach Mike Murphy. 'She's on another level right now,' Murphy said of Thomas. 'We knew coming in that she was an elite player. At first, I definitely questioned if a freshman could step up to this level, but there's no doubt she has. 'She's just a special player. I'm glad she's on my team.' Thomas, who also has 15 assists, is now tied with Feigl for the team lead with 21 goals. It's been quite a dynamic duo. 'I think we both have a goal-scoring mentality and that knack for finding the back of the net,' Feigl said. 'It's wanting to score at whatever cost it takes. We've definitely been able to play off each other. I've had assists to her. She's had assists to me. 'We didn't know each other before this season, but we've been able to quickly build a friendship and play well together.' Thomas has been playing soccer since she was 4 years old. She knew a long time ago that it was her sport. 'I feel like it's just the contact and the fact that you never stop running,' Thomas said. 'I've always enjoyed it.'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Holocaust survivor to share his story at Viterbo University
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Holocaust survivor Peter Feigl will be sharing his story at 7pm on Wednesday, March 19 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theater as part of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership's spring lecture series. Feigl was in a Quaker summer camp in Vichy, France on August 26, 1942, and unbeknownst to him, Jews were being rounded up and deported. His parents were arrested and deported to Auschwitz, where they were killed within a month of their arrival. Feigl was sent to the predominantly Protesant village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, where he sheltered alongside nearly 5,000 people, 3,500 of which were Jews. Here, he was given false identity papers and sent as a boarding student to a high school in Figeac, France, where he escaped arrest during a German raid in May of 1944. He immigrated to the United States in July of 1946, where he served three years for the U.S. Air Force. Since retiring from international sales of aircraft, Feigl has traveled the world speaking about his experiences. The presentation is free, and is open to the public. No ticket purchase is needed, but seating is limited. For those unable to attend, the event will be streamed on Facebook Live at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
