The IHSA Soccer State Final Four begin yesterday in 1a. The Columbia Eagles fell at Hoffman Estates to Cristo Rey Jesuit 1-0. The Eagles drop to the 3rd place match today at 11:30 when they get Mendota after they lost to Normal U-High 1-0. Columbia is trying to repeat last year’s 3rd place finish. The 1a state title match will be Saturday afternoon at 2:30.
The 2a state semifinals are today. Belleville Althoff will take on Lemont at 1:30 followed by Chicago De La Salle and Prairie Ridge at 3:15.