Class 1A Father McGivney Sectional, final: Columbia 2, Father McGivney 0
Columbia players Max Anderson (7) and Elliot Nelson (23) and Father McGivney’s Will Rakers race after a loose ball. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia midfielder Luke Dewilde, left, races past a Father McGivney player as they chase the ball. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia (dark jerseys) and Father McGivney players try to get a head on the ball on a corner kick. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia goalkeeper Eli Thebeau stops a Father McGivney shot on goal. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia goalkeeper Eli Thebeau tips a shot on goal over the crossbar. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Father McGivney’s Will Rakers, left, and Columbia midfielder Owen Worcester vie for the ball. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia goalkeeper Eli Thebeau blocks a Father McGivney shot on goal. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia teammates congratulate Chanse Frierdich (21) after he scored his first of two goals. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia goalkeeper Eli Thebeau dives to stop a Father McGivney shot on goal early in the game. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Father McGivney’s Will Rakers, left, wins the header from Columbia’s Caden Stanley. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia midfielder Connor Gilpin controls the ball. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia midfielder Jack Leitschuh settles a ball win the air. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia midfielder Chanse Frierdich (21) kicks the ball backwards over his head as teammates run past. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia midfielder Caden Stanley, left, and Father McGivney’s Brendan Kayser leap for a header. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Father McGivney’s Tucker Sundberg settles a ball in the air. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Father McGivney’s Owen Weissert, left, and Columbia defender Elliot Nelson leap for a header. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia midfielder Chanse Frierdich, left, is congratulated by teammate Elliot Nelson after Frierdich scored his second goal of the game. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Father McGivney’s Tucker Sundberg settles the ball on his chest. Columbia defeated Father McGivney 2-0 in a Class 1A sectional championship game at Father McGivney HS in Glen Carbon on Saturday November 1, 2025.
Columbia (21-5-3) won 2-0 to capture its third consecutive sectional championship.Â
