Lemont Girls Soccer Heads To State Semi-Finals

LEMONT, IL — Lemont High School’s girls’ soccer program is no stranger to state finals competition, having made five appearances prior to this season, the school said. However, for the first time in school history, head coach Rick Prangen’s squad has advanced to the state’s final weekend in back-to-back seasons.

Lemont won against host Peoria Notre Dame, 3-1, in an IHSA Super-Sectional contest on May 29 to clinch its sixth state finals berth in ten seasons.

The Indians (24-1), who set a school season record for victories with their latest win, will face Wheaton St. Francis on Friday, June 1, at 11 a.m. in the 2018 IHSA Class 2A State Finals at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium at North Central College. Normal West and St. Viator will meet in the second state semifinal.

According to the school, the IHSA Class 2A Girls’ Soccer State Championship is slated for 1 p.m. on June 2, while the third-place game will be played at 11 a.m.

Lemont will be seeking its first girls’ soccer state championship. The Indians posted a runner-up finish in their first state finals appearance in 2009, finished third in 2011, and placed fourth in 2013, 2015 and 2017.

Lemont has outscored its foes by a 126-11 margin this season, including a 33-3 advantage in postseason play. The school said senior Mairead Ruane has totaled team highs of 23 goals, 20 assists and 66 points, while sophomore Erin Crispo has added 22 goals and freshman Victoria Silvar has scored 18 goals. Senior Jacqueline Aleman has posted nine goals and 19 assists. Senior Michelle Jerantowski has posted an 18-1 record and posted 12 shutouts.

Photo provided by Lemont High School.