Second quarter has started, and with that comes the end of the fall sports season. From football to golf, the SHG sports program continues to shine, and this year was no exception. Although no state championships were earned, many students made it to regionals, sectionals, and a few exceptional athletes made it to State.
Our two-time defending State Football Champions led an undefeated season, winning the Central State Eight Conference. Crete-Monee, however, defeated SHG in a tight competition, taking away SHG’s hopes at a “three-peat”.
Girls’ Swimming and Diving also had a good season. Sophomore diver Hannah Ketchum got third at Conference and talked about her experiences. “It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. Everyone worked really hard.” Seniors Izzy Garcia and Kailey Johannes, junior Bella Giacomini, sophomores Abby Fierstos, Madison Johannes, and Anne Mosley, and freshmen Cami Blair and Megan Rupnik, all moved on to sectionals.
Girls’ Tennis had a strong season. The girls played all over the Central Illinois Area, with individuals senior Isabel Cross, and juniors Claire Nachtwey and Hannah Abrahamson advancing to state.
Girls’ Golf, newly coached by Elena Holler, ended up winning their Regional. They, however, lost at the sectional, losing their chance at a state appearance.
Volleyball had an overall good season, with a winning record. The varsity girls, while advancing through regionals to Sectionals, however, lost to Quincy Notre Dame in the supersectional.
Boys’ Cross Country had a strong season. The team was successful this year, with senior Nate Fierstos advancing to the state meet. The team as a whole advanced to Sectionals from Regionals, in third place. They got 12th place at the Sectional.
Girls’ Cross Country also has a young, strong team. Sophomore Hannah van Houten qualified for state, with a 15th place finish. The team advanced from Regionals at fourth place, ending the season with a 10th place Sectional finish.
Boys’ Soccer, while at a better overall conference record than last year, they unfortunately lost their regional. This was the first time in school history that the boys lost to Springfield Southeast High School.
First quarter is packed with SHG sports. As winter approaches, we anticipate the beginning of new sports and new chances at glory. SHG athletics have always been strong, and they are bound to continue to succeed in the future.
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