The Panthers had a handful of players contribute to both titles but had a number of fresh faces step up this season.
The Bulldogs became the first public school to win three consecutive girls soccer state titles.
Kiley McMinn's 49th and final goal of the season lifted the Panthers to their second title in three seasons.
The Markers staged a brave rally and were playing with confidence before falling in extra time.
The Clayton girls soccer team got a tying goal late in regulation before winning in overtime.
FENTON — In an evenly matched Class 1 girls soccer final Saturday at Soccer Park, the Tolton Trailblazers got the best of the Villa Duchesne Saints.
The O'Fallon girls soccer team got one goal from a familiar source for breathing room Friday in its Class 3A state semifinal against Lincoln-Way East.
The Greyhounds trailed 2-0 early but roared back to avenge a 6-1 loss in the regular season.
FENTON — Emma Gianino was ecstatic.
Georgia Leary converted a pair of penalty kicks in the first half as the Saints rolled into the title game.
A new generation of Wildcats players came within a half of the program's first appearance in a state final.
The Bulldogs moved one victory from winning their third consecutive state championship.
The Warriors head into a Class 2 semifinal against Clayton on a 13-game winning streak.
Panthers freshman Delaney Nieroda scored in the 76th minute to help key the victory.
Chatham Glenwood sophomore scores every goal in a 5-0 triumph, including four in the second half.
The Lancers advanced to face Nerinx Hall in a Class 4 semifinal.
The Warriors are shooting for a Class 2 title this season after winning last season in Class 1.
MASCOUTAH — Tavey Duncan had never faced the pressure of penalty kicks.
The Panthers have been on a mission since losing in last season's sectional semifinals.
The Midgets fall one victory short of a Class 1A state semifinal berth.
The Panthers advanced into the Class 3A sectional final.
Theresa Kaiser did not have any stern words for her Ursuline Academy soccer team after the Bears fell behind early Saturday afternoon.
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COLUMBIA, Ill. — Maddie Casey always looks forward to the final five minutes of soccer practice.
LAKE SAINT LOUIS — The Liberty High girls soccer team fell behind early on a fluky goal in the opening round of Class 4 District 3 action last weekend against crosstown rival Timberland. That day, the Eagles rallied to post a 4-1 win over the sixth-seeded Wolves.
LADUE — Sammi Bergjans doesn't really care for penalty kicks.
MANCHESTER — The Lafayette Lancers turned the tables Thursday on the Marquette Mustangs in the Class 4 District 4 championship game at Parkway South High.
The Markers advanced to play at Jackson in a Class 4 quarterfinal.
The Whitfield girls soccer team is getting better each time out.
ST. CHARLES — A pair of the highly successful small-school soccer squads squared off Wednesday in the Class 2 District 3 championship game at Orchard Farm High School.
The Spartans advanced to the Class 4 District 3 title game.
