With his team facing a one-goal deficit early in the first half, Dundee-Crown senior forward Hugo Arista ignited the Charger offense, scoring back-to-back goals in the team’s IHSA 3A regional final against St. Charles East .

Dundee-Crown found the equalizer in the 10th minute, when defender Lupe Martinez blasted a shot on goal and midfielder Mauricio Ruiz took a shot on goal shortly after. St. Charles East goalkeeper Jason Striegel deflected the shot away, but Arista found position inside the box and evened the score.

One minute after tying the game, Arista gave Dundee-Crown the advantage, capitalizing on a well-executed touch pass from senior midfielder Sebastian Sanchez. Arista, streaking into the St. Charles East box, took the pass and bent a right-footed ball into the left corner

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