Naperville North’s Hindo Allie missed classes, a game and several practices while he was out of town. But he had an excellent excuse.
Naperville North’s Hindo Allie races ahead of South Elgin’s Eduardo Lopez during a game in the Best of the West Tournament in Naperville on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.
Allie then scored a goal Thursday in his return to Naperville North, which beat South Elgin 6-1 in the Best of the West Tournament. Junior forward Noah Radeke assisted on that goal. Allie was born in the U.S. but holds dual citizenship and often visits Sierra Leone, where most of his relatives live. His father works for the education ministry in Sierra Leone and spends most of his time there, Allie said.
“It was a lot just being able to represent my country and my school,” Allie said. “It was definitely one of the most special moments of my academic and athletic career.”Naperville North’s Hindo Allie raises his arm in triumph after scoring a goal during a game against South Elgin in the Best of the West Tournament in Naperville on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.
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