Regional Triumph Secures Sectional Berth
The Greenville High School girls soccer team, known as the Lady Comets, captured the Carlinville Class 1A Regional Championship on Tuesday night, edging Carlinville 1-0. Emma Veith found the back of the net in the 34th minute, delivering the only goal of the match.
With the victory, the Comets earn a spot in the Litchfield Sectional, scheduled for May 26. They will meet Alton Marquette in a 4 p.m. contest, a team that advanced after a dominant 6-0 regional final over Roxana.
Marquette’s decisive win left little doubt about their readiness, but the Comets enter the sectional with a 15-11 record, a testament to a season of steady improvement and resilience.
Coach Sarah Mitchell praised the squad’s defensive discipline and Veith’s composure under pressure, noting that the team’s chemistry will be a key factor as they prepare for the next round.