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Ava LaFollette leads a group of standout Peoria area girls soccer players honored in the 2026 Journal Star all-area team, with record-breaking performances and clutch moments defining the season.
Morton’s girls soccer team advanced to the Class 2A state championship after a 4‑1 semifinal win over Wheaton St. Francis, setting up a title match against Crystal Lake Central.
Morton Potters junior Claire Ceresa was named the 25 Sports Athlete of the Week after delivering a series of decisive goals that propelled her team to the state final four.
The Morton girls soccer squad, led by standout performances from Madi Greiner and Claire Ceresa, extended their unbeaten streak to 11 wins and will now face Wheaton St. Francis in the semifinals.
Morton High School clinched the Class 2A Morton Sectional title with a 5‑0 victory over Dunlap, driven by Claire Ceresa's hat trick, while Edwardsville halted Notre Dame's perfect season with a 2‑0 win.