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The Edwardsville boys basketball program is gearing up for the 2026‑27 campaign, using a rigorous summer schedule and key additions to build on last season’s foundation.
Father McGivney’s poise and precision overwhelm undefeated Pleasant Plains in a 3‑0 state championship shutout.
Father McGivney High School in Glen Carbon, Illinois, honored its first Class 1A girls soccer state title with a ceremony that highlighted a 24‑2‑3 season, a 3‑0 win over Pleasant Plains, and the program’s third overall state championship.
Naperville will host the culmination of the IHSA girls soccer state tournaments, where Father McGivney, Pleasant Plains, Crystal Lake Central, Morton, New Trier and Naperville Central vie for top honors.
The Father McGivney High School girls soccer team, led by coach Jason Turkington, enters the state tournament for the first time after a dominant season that saw them outscore opponents 128‑13. With standout talents such as Natalie Beck, Layla Tobin and keeper Peyton Ellis, the squad aims to capture the championship on Saturday afternoon.
In a thrilling Class 1A Litchfield Sectional final, the Litchfield Panthers broke a long‑standing rivalry with a 3‑1 victory over Marquette Catholic, a win that marks the program’s first-ever sectional title and sets the stage for a showdown with Father McGivney.
Father McGivney’s 6‑0 victory over Columbia highlights standout performances by Layla Tobin, Natalie Beck, Kinley Dettmers, Erin Kretzer and goalkeeper Peyton Ellis, setting the stage for a pivotal match against Litchfield.
Edwardsville and Father McGivney are one win away from their respective sectional girls soccer championships. Each program seeks its first title in decades, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.