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Triad’s Izzy Hancock moves in on Springfield goalkeeper Lydia Auble. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Class 2A Alton Sectional girls soccer semifinal: Waterloo 3, Chatham Glenwood 2
Waterloo’s Nichole Gum moves to the ball. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Jordyn Keller dribbles into the goal box as Chatham Glenwood’s Tess Mather falls to the turf. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Nichole Gum settles a ball in the air under pressure from Chatham Glenwood’s Mia Calderson. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Nichole Gum, left, scores on a header past Chatham Glenwood defenders Nora Gummerman, center, and Mia Calderson in the first half. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Nichole Gum, left of center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a header in the first half. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Aubrey Heck takes a throw in. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Jordyn Keller, left, and Chatham Glenwood’s Tess Mather race for the ball. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Kory McBride settles the ball. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Nichole Gum scores on this shot past Chatham Glenwood defender Mia Calderson. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Megan Young, right, and Chatham Glenwood’s Mia Calderson race after the ball. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Kory McBride lines up a shot on goal. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Kenzie Nordike maneuvers the ball around Chatham Glenwood’s Adalyn Johnson. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Kenzie Nordike takes a penalty kick and scores after a foul by Chatham Glenwood in the goal box. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Kenzie Nordike reacts after she scored on a penalty kick after a Chatham Glenwood foul in the goal box. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo’s Kenzie Nordike, center, is congratulated by teammates after she scored on a penalty kick following a foul in the goal box. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Waterloo goalkeeper Makayla Gummersheimer momentarily bobbled a last-second shot on goal by Chatham Glenwood, but recovered the ball to end the game with Waterloo winning 3-2. Waterloo played Chatham Glenwood in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Class 2A Alton Sectional girls soccer semifinal: Springfield 2, Triad 1
Triad’s Averi Moore settles the ball. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Averi Moore controls the ball as she dribbles across the field. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Springfield’s Phoebe Barnes, left, and Triad’s Izzy Hancock chase a loose ball. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Izzy Hancock crashes into Springfield goalkeeper Lydia Auble after Auble dove for the ball. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Izzy Hancock crashes into Springfield goalkeeper Lydia Auble and goes flying after Auble dove for the ball. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Springfield goalkeeper Lydia Auble dives to deflect a shot on goal. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Averi Moore settles the ball with her body. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Springfield goalkeeper Lydia Auble punches the ball out under pressure from Triad’s London Looby. At far left is Springfield’s Lucy Ambrose. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Izzy Hancock (facing camera) is hugged by teammate Reece Windsor after Hancock scored in the first half. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Kamryan Bohnenstiehl takes a throw in. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Shirley Wilder fires a shot on goal. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Sophie Bohnak moves the ball across the field. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad (white jerseys) and Springfield players watch an incoming corner kick. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Springfield’s Kelechi Jackson, left, and Triad’s Shirley Wilder vie for the ball. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Izzy Hancock moves the ball through a group of Springfield players. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s London Looby, left, moves in on Springfield’s Annabelle Bilyeu. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Shirley Wilder, left, and Springfield’s Ainsley Lambert vie for the ball. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Izzy Hancock moves in on Springfield goalkeeper Lydia Auble. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s London Looby winds up to shoot on goal. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Harper Dinsmore takes a shot on goal. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad’s Averi Moore, left, and Springfield’s Annabelle Bilyeu vie for the ball. Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad players Maddie Conreux, left, and Jaden Sparks walk off the field with other players after Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Triad players Maddie Conreux, left, and Jaden Sparks walk off the field with other players after Triad lost to Springfield, 2-1, in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Alton Public School Stadium in Alton on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
