Lane Tech Girls Soccer
Lane Tech Girls Soccer is the varsity girls’ program at Lane Technical College Prep High School. The team has won a record 16 Chicago Public League (CPL) girls soccer championships, more than any other school.[1]
History
[edit]Girls’ soccer was officially sanctioned by the CPL in 1994. Lane Tech won its first city title in 1996 and quickly became a perennial powerhouse, regularly reaching the final and securing more city championships than any other program in CPL history.[2]
City Championship Finals
[edit]Lane Tech has appeared in numerous city finals, with championship victories in:
- 1996, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015–2019, 2021–2025 (total 16).[1]
2024–25 Season
[edit]Lane Tech finished the 2024–25 season with a 22–4–2 record, ranked:
- #1 in the CPL Premier Division
- #1 in the CPS City Tournament
- #4 in IHSA Class 3A statewide rankings
- #4 in Illinois (all divisions)
- #90 nationally in the MaxPreps rankings[3]
In the IHSA playoffs, Lane advanced past York, New Trier, and Evanston before falling to Barrington in the super-sectional round.[4]
Notable Players
[edit]- Scout Murray – Scored a hat trick in the 2021 city final; key midfield leader.
- Mary Rau – Scored the 2022 city title-winning goal.[5]
- Grace Carman – Scored the game-winning goal in the 2025 sectional final.[4]
Coaching
[edit]Lane Tech Girls Soccer has been guided by a series of head coaches who each left a mark on the program’s legacy:
- Jamie Burbano (1994–2001) – Coached Lane Tech through its earliest years in CPL girls soccer, reaching the city finals in the inaugural seasons and winning the first city title in 1996.[6]
- Andrew Ricks (2003–2007) – Led the team to three finals and captured city championships in 2004 and 2006**.[6]
- Mike Wasielewski (2008–2013) – Oversaw one of Lane Tech's most dominant eras, winning city titles in 2010, 2011, and 2013, along with multiple IHSA Regional championships. His 2010 team posted a 20–3–1 record.[6]
- Michelle Vale (early 2020s–2022) – Under her leadership, Lane Tech secured multiple consecutive city championships and set the stage for postseason breakthroughs.[4]
- Sean Harkness (2023–present) – The current head coach. Led the team to its 10th consecutive CPL city title in 2023, and in 2025 guided Lane Tech to their first IHSA sectional championship. He is credited with elevating the program’s performance in both city and state competition.[7][8][4]
Facilities
[edit]Lane Tech plays home games at Lane Stadium, a turf field located on its North Side campus. The venue has hosted several CPL playoff and city final matches.
Legacy
[edit]Lane Tech Girls Soccer stands as a symbol of sustained excellence in public school athletics. The team’s success, alongside rivals such as Whitney Young and Amundsen, has elevated the level of girls' soccer across the CPL.[9]
See also
[edit]- Lane Technical College Prep High School
- CPL Girls Soccer Championship Final
- Amundsen High School Girls Soccer
- Illinois High School Association
References
[edit]- ^ a b "CPL Girls Soccer Championship Final". Wikipedia. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Lane continues impressive run of city championships with win over Young". CPS Athletics. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Lane Tech Girls Soccer – 2024–25". MaxPreps. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Lane girls soccer makes CPL history with first-ever sectional title". CPS Athletics. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Lane wins 2022 Chicago girls soccer championship". CPS Athletics. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Lane Tech Soccer History". Lane Tech Soccer. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Lane Tech Girls Soccer Staff". MaxPreps. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Lane girls soccer makes CPL history with first-ever sectional title". CPS Athletics. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Amundsen Girls' Soccer". Wikipedia. Retrieved June 19, 2025.