Having lived his entire life in Glendale Heights, Glenbard West junior Alex Ginder has been playing soccer at Camera Park since he was 4 years old.

He was involved in all four scoring plays there during Thursday’s 4-0 win over Glenbard North as the Hilltoppers defended the Glenbard Cup for the fifth straight season.

“I grew up here and live in Glendale Heights so this actually has been my field,” Ginder said. “There was such a good vibe here tonight. This was a huge moment for me. This is so amazing, you know, for the team and me. It felt really good.”

Ginder got fouled in the box during the 10th minute and Peter Alexopoulos converted the PK.

“That was my second in-game (PK) and we’ve had three penalty shootouts, so I’ve taken five and made all five of them,” Alexopoulos said. “I’m

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