Griffins Claim First State Soccer Championship
The Father McGivney Griffins captured their first Class 1A state title with a dominant 3‑0 win over Pleasant Plains, finishing the season at 24‑2‑3 and outscoring opponents 136‑13.
Jun 11, 2026
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Father McGivney Celebrates First Class 1A Girls Soccer State Championship
A 45‑minute ceremony in Glen Carbon highlighted the Griffins' 24‑2‑3 season, a 3‑0 win over Pleasant Plains and the community's celebration of unity and achievement.
Jun 9, 2026
Father McGivney High School Celebrates Historic Girls Soccer Championship
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.
Jun 9, 2026
Father McGivney Girls Soccer Team Captures First State Championship
The Griffins concluded a dominant 24-2-3 season with a decisive state title, highlighted by goals from Kinley Dettmers, Natalie Beck and Mira Ahlvers.
Jun 7, 2026
Father McGivney Griffins Capture First Girls Soccer State Title
Freshman Kinley Dettmers opened the scoring, Natalie Beck converted a penalty, and Mira Ahlvers sealed the win as the Griffins finished 24-2-3 and posted seven straight shutouts.
Jun 7, 2026
Father McGivney Girls Soccer Makes Historic State Tournament Debut
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.
Jun 3, 2026
Griffins and Panthers Clash in Historic Super-Sectional Showdown
A historic Illinois high school soccer clash pits the unbeaten Father McGivney Griffins against the dominant Litchfield Panthers, each aiming for their inaugural state semifinal appearance.
Jun 1, 2026
Griffins Capture First Sectional Title with 6-0 Shutout
Father McGivney’s defense and offense combined for a decisive 6‑0 win over Columbia, setting up a Super‑Sectional clash with Litchfield.
May 31, 2026
Father McGivney Secures First Sectional Title, Eyes State Tournament
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.
May 30, 2026
Griffins Advance to Sectional Championship After Dominant 6-0 Victory
The Griffins secured a 6-0 win over Freeburg in the sectional semifinals, with Natalie Beck reaching a career milestone and the team now set to face Columbia for the title.
May 27, 2026