Machesney Park, Ill. — Freeport sophomores Ashley Alexander and Julia Luecke grew up practicing soccer in Luecke's backyard. Alexander practiced throw-ins, while Luecke practiced tracking them down.
"With Julia, she knows where the ball's going to go and how to get a foot on it," Alexander said. "I can just chuck it, I guess..."
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