Lincoln-Way Central's Nick Kowalkowski (19) wins the ball from Sandburg's Alex Rohder (17) during Saturday's sectional game between Sandburg and Lincoln-Way Central high schools. | Paul Bergstrom ~ For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Ronnie Merjan (10) wins a challenge against Lincoln-Way Central's Jacob Lyski (4) and Nick Kowalkowski (19) during Saturday's sectional game between Sandburg and Lincoln-Way Central high schools. | Paul Bergstrom ~ For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Mike Gentile (21) celebrates after scoring during Saturday's sectional game between Sandburg and Lincoln-Way Central high schools. | Paul Bergstrom ~ For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Mike Gentile (21) celebrates after scoring during Saturday's sectional game between Sandburg and Lincoln-Way Central high schools. | Paul Bergstrom ~ For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Alex Rohder (17) raises the Sectional Champions plaque after a 1-0 win against Lincoln-Way Central. | Paul Bergstrom ~ For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way Central made a Cinderella run to the Class 3A Sweet Sixteen. Sandburg knows a thing or two about Cinderellas and wasn’t about to let one end its season again. The Eagles turned in a dominant effort and got the match’s only goal from Mike …