Goaltenders usually defer credit to their defenders after pitching a shutout, and Indian Creek senior Aaron Bolton will have to credit fellow senior Kyle Lieving with an assist after signing to play soccer at Kishwaukee College on Tuesday.

Lieving received emails from Kishwaukee’s coaching staff, inviting him to the Kougars’ open gyms this winter. But the coaches also wanted him to bring Bolton along. The two teammates went and Bolton felt an instant connection with the staff.

“I really liked the coach and he understood where I was coming from with what I want to do with my future,” Bolton said. “He said he was looking for character and good solid players on the team.”