Niles Notre Dame Defeated Marmion in Soccer
Niles Notre Dame overcame a halftime deficit to beat Marmion 3-2 at Fichtel Field on Thursday.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Soccer
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Niles Notre Dame secured a 3-2 victory over Marmion after rallying in the second half of their soccer match. The win improved Niles Notre Dame to a 13-2-2 overall record.
Why it matters
This victory strengthens the standing of Niles Notre Dame within their conference. Marmion, despite a strong performance from Jamin Berman, was unable to hold their halftime lead.
Niles Notre Dame goalie Joseph Garr recorded nine saves during the match. Lorenzo Mancera secured the win with a goal from 20 yards out.
The players
Niles Notre Dame
This is a high school soccer team that currently holds an overall record of 13-2-2.
Marmion
This is a high school soccer team based in Aurora that holds a 10-4-1 overall record.
Joseph Garr
He is the goalkeeper for Niles Notre Dame who recorded nine saves during the match.
Jamin Berman
He is a player for Marmion who scored two goals in the match.
Naperville Central
This is a high school soccer program that is set to host Marmion in an upcoming game.
The details
Marmion held the lead at halftime following two goals from Jamin Berman, but Niles Notre Dame responded with goals from Lorenzo Mancera and Jason De La Cruz. Joseph Garr sealed the victory for Niles Notre Dame by deflecting a late scoring attempt by Marmion.
Timeline
The soccer game occurred on the night of October 1, 2026.
Marmion is scheduled to visit Naperville Central on October 4, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The result shifts the conference standing for both teams as they approach the end of the regular season. This win positions Niles Notre Dame more favorably for potential playoff seeding while forcing Marmion to adjust before their next matchup.
Niles Notre Dame moves to a 3-0-1 conference record, putting them in a strong position for the postseason. Marmion drops to 3-2-1 in conference play and must look toward their upcoming game against Naperville Central to regain momentum.
The takeaway
Close conference matches highlight the importance of defensive consistency in the final minutes of play. Maintaining focus after halftime remains a critical factor for teams competing at this competitive level.
What happens next
Marmion is scheduled to play an away game against Naperville Central on October 4, 2026.
Further reading
For more on regional high school matches, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Shaw Local.
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