Keeping it in the family

Ruth Poulin-Vostal and Anne Poulin are well known throughout the St. Charles soccer community.

So while it may surprise some not to see Ruth on the St. Charles North sideline early this season, it shouldn't surprise anyone that another Poulin will be manning the ship until she returns - Anne. Ruth recently gave birth to twins - Lillian and Brennan - and doesn't expect to return until later this season.

There's no doubt Anne will have her hands full trying to figure out a way to knock off conference powers Waubonsie Valley and Neuqua Valley. But with the likes of midfielder Caitlin Winklemen, the first three-sport athlete to play three sports all four years in North Stars' history, forward Leah Dermoss, defenders Lauren Ostarello and Lauren Stoeklin back, it's safe to say there is some talent to work with.