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Looking back pays off for Lyons' McGuinness

By Scott Powers
ESPNChicago.com

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Young soccer players look forward. Actually, most players of any age tend to do so. That's where the opponent's net is, where you score goals and where the spotlight shines. Lyons senior Billy McGuinness has opted to do the opposite from an early age. "I was looking over my shoulder making sure we had cover in the back," he said. "I don't know why I thought it was more important. Obviously, scoring goals is how you win games, [but] defense is how you don't lose games." With McGuinness m ...

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