Mark Chen

Sports Reporter · Lisle, IL

Mark Chen is a seasoned sports journalist with a degree from the University of Chicago and over 6 years of experience covering club sports and recreational activities in the Naperville area. Prior to joining Naperville Current, he wrote for the Naperville Sun, where he leveraged his strong relationships with coaches and athletes.

2 stories from Mark Chen in Chicago

Glenbard West soccer team celebrates advancing to sectional final after dramatic penalty kick win

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Angel Garnica’s shot sends Glenbard West past Conant in PKs into sectional final

In a nail-biting showdown that could have been scripted for a Hollywood blockbuster, Angel Garnica stepped up to take the penalty kick of his life. With the weight of the game—and his team's dreams—on his shoulders, he calmly tucked the ball into the far left post, sending Glenbard West into the...

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Lemont boys soccer team celebrating a dominant 6-0 victory over Hinsdale South in a sectional semifinal.

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Lemont soccer thumps Hinsdale South 6-0 in sectional semifinal: The Herald-News Monday roundup

In a dazzling display of teamwork and skill, Lemont's boys soccer team steamrolled over Hinsdale South, clinching a 6-0 victory that felt less like a game and more like an artistic performance on the field. With every goal scored, the crowd erupted, echoing the hopes and dreams of a community...

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