The Illineks had a huge game Thursday night against the Champaign Central Maroons under the lights at the U of I Turf Fields. Both teams fought hard to try and win. In 2006, Uni upset the local balance of power by beating Central for the first time, 2-1. How would this year's Illinek team fare? Here are the details to this great game.

So far, the 2009 boys soccer campaign has had its share of ups and downs, but the high points have definitely been memorable. The Illineks have put together a 6-4-2 varsity record on the eve of Thursday's matchup against Champaign Central. Check inside for a glimpse of the soccer season so far.

As one of the area's best players, Dan Lilly has scored 64 goals so far in his four years, eclipsing previous Uni record holder Tyson Masar, who scored 62 from 1997 to 2000. With at least a month left to play, Lilly will definitely have set the standard high for Uni boys soccer.

Last season, the Uni boys ended their season on a disappointing note with a loss to Judah Christian in the Class 1A regional semifinals. On top of that, the Illineks lost a good portion of their defense to graduation, though their offense is in good shape as senior Dan Lilly enters his final season at Uni. How will the defense hold up? Who will fill their diminished ranks? Check inside to find out.