Football

Kalamazoo Christian girls soccer claimed the 2024-25 Division 4 state championship on June 14 at Michigan State’s DeMartin Stadium, capping off a dominant season. Their title victory not only solidified their place in program history but also earned them the distinction as the Kalamazoo area’s Ultimate High School State Champion.

The City of O’Fallon proudly honored O’Fallon Township High School’s girls soccer team by proclaiming June 16, 2025, as “OTHS Girls Soccer State Champions Day.” The team captured the IHSA State Championship on June 7 with a thrilling 1-0 overtime win against Naperville North, capping off a dominant 23-1-1 season.

Glenvar High School’s boys soccer team cemented its dominance with a 2-0 victory over Bruton, securing a third consecutive VHSL Class 2 state championship. The Highlanders completed a flawless 23-0 season, showcasing their continued excellence on the field.

For the first time in 40 years, American Fork boys soccer has repeated as state champions, defeating Bingham 1-0 in Thursday’s 6A title match. Just like the legendary 1983–84 Cavemen squads, the current team capped a dominant run with back-to-back championships — a rare feat in Utah high school soccer. Senior Lewis Knecht, the 2024 Mr. Soccer, netted the game-winner in the 29th minute to seal the hard-fought victory.

In a dramatic rematch of the 2023 5A boys soccer state final, Alta reversed the script and dethroned two-time defending champion Wasatch with a 3-2 victory. The Hawks overcame two deficits, including a late stretch playing with just 10 men, to capture their fourth state title since 2017. Junior Jack McAllister’s stunning 30-yard free kick sealed the win in the closing minutes, sending Alta’s fans into celebration.

Top-ranked Ogden punched its ticket to the 3A boys soccer state championship with a dramatic 1-0 overtime win against rival Ben Lomond, courtesy of Francisco Rivas’ clutch header in the 83rd minute. Goalkeeper Xavier Peregrina earned his 11th shutout of the season, anchoring a resilient defense that held strong under pressure.

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A student football team from UNRWA’s Al-Aqsa Secondary School in Rashidieh camp has won the South Lebanon Schools Football Championship, defeating Al Houssam Secondary School in a thrilling 3-2 final. Representing both Rashidieh and Burj El Shemali camps, the team will now advance to the national championships, proudly carrying the hopes of their communities.

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Holders Portadown College won their second consecutive U16's Girls Schools' Cup with a 2-0 win over Parkhall

The University of Santo Tomas Junior Golden Booters made history in UAAP Season 87, dethroning Far Eastern University-Diliman with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the high school football final. After falling short last season, UST delivered a redemption performance, fueled by goals from Joshua Moleje and James Sunog. Their triumph not only ended FEU-D’s 12-year reign but also secured UST's first boys' division title in school history.

In a thrilling North Coast Section Division I championship match, Dougherty Valley secured its first-ever section title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over powerhouse De La Salle. The game was a battle of contrasting styles, with Dougherty Valley relying on quick, precise passing and De La Salle emphasizing size and set pieces. Senior goalkeeper Atharv Kundur played a crucial role in defending against relentless Spartan attacks, ultimately helping the Wildcats make history.