Elite Soccer- Aces Alumni

Congratulations to all of our Aces Academy Alumni who are excelling in collegiate soccer!

	Vickie Rich ('08)- Lees-McRae College Vickie played for the Aces program all her life starting in the AHPD house league program. She finished her prep career playing for Stein Garcia and was on the first ever High School Girls Academy Team in 2006. A quick, crafty forward, Vickie led her Aces Academy team with 13 goals and 5 assists in her senior year helping the team finish with a 9-1 record in the IWSL A division in 2007. In 2008 she was named MSL All conference at Buffalo Grove High School and received a soccer and academic scholarship to attend NCAA Division II program, Lees McRae College in North Carolina. After being name offensive MVP her freshman year in 2008, in 2009 Vickie finished with 15 goals and 7 assists being named Conference Carolinas All-Conference, NSCAA All-Southest Region, Daktronics All-Southeast Region, and the prestigious All-American Award. Vickie has one younger sister in the Aces Academy Program, Lidia Rich-U16 Aces Academy.
	Lauren Leipprandt ('09)- DePauw University Lauren has played all her life in the Aces Program, starting in the AHPD house league. As a speedy, intelligent defender, Lauren played for Jim Henegan and finished her career under coach Stein Garcia and played an import part in putting the Aces Academy Program on the map in Illinois and in Region II. In her senior year, Lauren helped her U18 team finish with an 8-1 record in the IWSL Champions Division. Lauren also started every game in the winning of the 2008 U18 Metro United College Showcase Tournament in St. Louis, MO. After winning this nationally ranked tournament, her team was pushed to a number 7 ranking in Illinois on gotsoccer.com. In 2009, Lauren finished her prep career at Prospect High School where she was a part of many tournament and regional championships. In 2009 she continued her playing career at NCAA Division III Program DePauw University in Indiana for coach John Carter. Lauren has two cousins in the Aces Academy Program, Hannah Baldwin-U16 Aces Academy, Maddie Baldwin-U13 Aces Academy.
	Rachel Lenke ('09)- Augustana College Rachel played for both Jeff Rubio and Stein Garcia in Aces High School Academy. Rachel played forward and midfield and brought an array of skills to the field. An outstanding leader on the field, Rachel led her U18 Team to an outstanding 16-3-3 record and a number 7 ranking in IL in 2008. In her senior year at Prospect High School, as captain, she led her team with 16 goals and 5 assists. Rachel was named MSL-East Player of the Year, MSL-All Conference, IHSA All Sectional, and Daily Herald All-Area. In 2009 Rachel continued her career at NCAA Division III Program, Augustana College, where she helped the team win both CCIW regular season and post season Championships. Augustana then saw action in the NCAA tournament making it to the Sweet 16. Rachel has two younger brothers in the Aces Academy Program, Richard Lenke-U16 Aces Academy, Ian Lenke U13 Aces Academy.
	Bridget McDermott ('09)- Augustana College Bridget played for Jeff Rubio, Chris Cassidy and Stein Garcia in the High School Aces Academy. A tough and strong defender all of her career, in her senior year she switched to GK and discovered a hidden talent between the posts. Bridget had a breakout performance in the 2008 Libertyville Tournament where she helped her U18 Aces Academy team clinch the Cup in a dramatic double overtime shootout. This propelled her team to a gotsoccer.com number 9 ranking in the state of IL. Bridget continued to excel in the indoor season where she played a important role in winning the Soccer City U18GR1 Championship in 2009. As she moved into her final year at Prospect High School in 2009, she caught the eye of Augustana Soccer Head Coach Scott Mejia. In the fall of 2009 Bridget continued her career at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. Augustana had an outstanding year winning both the regular season and post season CCIW Championships. Advancing to the NCAA tournament, Augustana made it to the sweet 16 and finished with the best record in school history at 20-2-1. Bridget has one younger brother in the Aces Academy Program, Jack McDermott-U13 Aces Academy.

Arlington Aces Alumni former collegiate soccer players:

Name	High School	College
Marcello Bartucci	Rolling Meadows HS '89	DePaul University
Stephen Brust	Hersey HS '03	Bradley University
Brian Bryne	Buffalo Grove HS '04	Loyola University Chicago
Micheal Byrne	Buffalo Grove HS '89	St. Louis University
Rick Drodowski	Buffalo Grove HS '88	Eastern Illinois University
Brendan Eitz	Hersey HS '89	Loyola University Chicago
Todd Grossnickle	Rolling Meadows HS '95	Ohio State University
David Halsten	Fremd HS '90	Illinois State University
Erin Hamilton	Hersey HS '05	DePaul University
Jonathan Harris	St. Viator HS '07	Northwestern University
Mike Hill	Hersey HS '94	St. Louis University
Tom Johnston	Hersey HS '95	Penn State University
Dan Lewis	Buffalo Grove HS '08	Western Michigan University
Danny Love	Buffalo Grove HS '01	Cornell College
Kevin Love	Buffalo Grove HS '02	Augustana College
Eric Love	Buffalo Grove HS '06	Augustana College
David Madison	Prospect HS '08	Georgetown University
Brian McBride	Buffalo Grove HS '89	St. Louis University
Jamee McBride	Prospect HS '98	Illinois State University
David Meves	Rolling Meadows HS '09	University of Akron
Peter Montgomery	Rolling Meadows HS '90	Augustana College
Matt Robertson	Hersey HS '01	Illinois Wesleyan University
Andrew Schmitz	Hersey HS '03	Illinois Wesleyan University
Hollie Schurr	Hersey HS '98	University of Illinois
Brad Shearn	Buffalo Grove HS '03	Illinois Wesleyan University
Jordan Smith	Buffalo Grove HS '00	University of South Carolina
Jonathan Spector	St. Viator HS	Manchester United, West Ham United
Andy Steele	Buffalo Grove HS	University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ryan Stengren	Hersey HS '90	University of Akron
Shannon Vnoucek	Buffalo Grove HS '03	Indiana University
Scott Wallner	Buffalo Grove HS '06	Augustana College
Trevor Wheeler	St. Viator HS '10	University of Wisconsin
Jeff Wozencraft	Buffalo Grove HS '06	Knox College

If you or someone you know is a former Arlington Aces player who played collegiate soccer, please email Kevin Love at klove@elitesoccer.net to add a player to the list!

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