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Hermann Honored as Tinley Park's Top Spring Sports Athlete
Chrissie Hermann's defensive prowess led Tinley Park to the girls soccer sectional finals for the first time in school history.
Chrissie Hermann, Tinley Park, senior, soccer
Major Accomplishments/Awards
Hermann was a four-year varsity starter, four-time all-conference selection, three-year all-sectional pick and this year’s South Suburban Conference Player of the Year.
As a defender, Hermann had six goals and five assists, but the most telling statistic is her 18 non-goalie saves. Hermann helped the Titans' staunch defense allow fewer than one goal a match over the course of her senior season.
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Hermann was the quarterback of a defense that led Tinley Park to the best post-season run in school history. The Titans won four postseason matches to make it to the Class 2A Sweet 16. Tinley Park defeated Rich South 8-0 to win the regional championship, but lost 1-0 in the sectional finals to Lemont. Lemont went on to finish third in the Class 2A state tourney.
Paul Dorney: Coach's Tribute
“She was the backbone of our team, someone who could dictate the pace of the game from the back,” Dorney said. “She could see the field better than anyone I have ever coached. We had games this season where Chrissy (Hermann) almost single-handedly kept us in contention.”
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Chrissie Hermann: In Her Own Words
“I’ll remember all the great times I had with my teammates throughout the season,” Hermann said. “And getting a chance to take Tinley Park soccer further than it has ever been in the state playoffs.”
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Hermann, who started playing soccer at a young age with her brother, continued to defend the net in the playoffs. The Titans surrendered two goals in four post-season matches.