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Images: South Elgin hosts first event at new stadium

  Hoffman Estates goalkeeper Michael Gordon loses the handle on a cross before regaining possession in front of South Elgin’s Mike Kozielek during the first varsity game at South Elgin High School’s new stadium Thursday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin’s Bret Hildebrandt battles Victor Sanchez of Hoffman Estates for the ball. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Oscar Salas of Hoffman Estates does a bicycle kick to clear the ball. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin’s Mike Kozielek blows a kiss to the fans after scoring the first goal at the new SEHS Booster Stadium against Hoffman Estates Thursday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Hoffman Estates kicks off against South Elgin during the first soccer game at South Elgin High School’s new stadium Thursday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Kevin Castro of Hoffman Estates volleys a ball upfield during Thursday’s game at South Elgin. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin battled Hoffman Estates during the first event at South Elgin High School’s new stadium. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  The sun starts to go down during the first game at South Elgin High School’s new stadium Thursday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin’s Mike Kozielek slips a shot past Hoffman Estates goalkeeper Michael Gordon to score the first goal in SEHS Booster Stadium history. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin cheerleaders stretch out a large flag during the national anthem. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin High School’s stadium scoreboard. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin’s Miguel Valle and Lenin Roa of Hoffman Estates battle for the ball. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin’s EJ Hernandez dribbles through the midfield . Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin’s Brian Irwin and Michael Wnek of Hoffman Estates battle for the ball. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  South Elgin’s Mike Kozielek celebrates his goal, the first in SEHS Booster Stadium history. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com