Sectional Semifinals and Regional Triumphs
The latest round of play saw a defensive wall erected by Sara Aiello and Allie Kamp that shielded goalie Bryleigh Marshall during a Class 1A Sectional semifinal, a moment that underscored the tactical depth of the tournament.
Litchfield surged through its regional bracket, posting a 3‑2 victory that kept its championship hopes alive, while Marquette Catholic advanced after a forfeit win and a razor‑thin 5‑4 decision over Roxana.
Civic Memorial continued its march, dispatching Southwestern and Staunton to secure a spot in the title match, a run that highlighted the team’s resilience.
In the Carlinville and Greenville Class 1A Regionals, Carlinville and Greenville earned championship berths, and Litchfield dominated the Hillsboro Regional with two wins and the regional crown.
The Litchfield Sectional final pitted Marquette against Litchfield, setting up a clash that will feed into the Bethalto Super‑Sectional, where the Columbia and Litchfield winners will meet.
Higher‑class play produced its own storylines: Springfield captured the Mattoon Class 2A Regional, while Chatham Glenwood edged Quincy to claim the Quincy Regional, and the Alton Sectional will feature Waterloo versus Chatham Glenwood and Springfield versus Triad.
Edwardsville and Belleville West advanced from the Edwardsville Class 3A Regional, and O’Fallon downed Belleville East in the Collinsville championship, while the Normal Class 3A Sectional will see Edwardsville face Peoria Notre Dame.
The Bloomington Class 3A Super‑Sectional looms as the culmination, matching the Normal and Tinley Park victors in a showdown that will determine the state’s top team.