Ethan Nawracaj scores twice, Crystal Lake South defense holds in Class 2A supersectional win over Vernon Hills

Ethan Nawracaj can drill 3-point shots on the basketball court.On Monday, however, the Crystal Lake South senior forward nailed a long-range goal in the opening half and chased down a through ball to potentially give the Gators a late lead during their IHSA Class 2A Grayslake Central Supersectional boys soccer game against Vernon Hills. In a race to the ball, Nawracaj wouldn’t be denied his chance.Beating Vernon Hills goalkeeper Max Gral to the ball at the top of the box, Nawracaj’s speed caused a collision between Gral and defender Justin Malfait, who was tracking Nawracaj from behind. The miscue proved catastrophic for the Cougar defenders, who each watched as Nawracaj dribbled the ball toward a wide-open net for the easy goal.“I saw the center back taking his time,” Nawracaj said. “I got on his back and kicked the ball through his legs. The keeper came out too early and I put it through his legs as well. I went to the ball and I finished it. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to put us