Christian Lopez bounced on his feet between penalty kicks, two fists raised in the air, like a boxer anxious to get back in the ring.

He owned the real estate between the posts.

Oswego’s sophomore goalkeeper turned away all four Plainfield North attempts in overtime – five shots, actually, when he was forced to redo one. 1 of 15

Class 3A Naperville Central Regional semifinal soccer match: Oswego vs. Plainfield North Oswego's Ryan Maveus (20) reacts after his penalty kick gets through during Class 3A Naperville Central Regional semifinal soccer match between Plainfield North at Oswego, Tuesday Oct 21, 2025. (Gary E Duncan Sr)

Lopez’s’s clutch play in goal sent Oswego past Plainfield North 2-1 in penalty kicks in Tuesday’s Class 3A Naperville Central Regional semifinal.

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