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ALTON – McGivney Catholic's girls soccer season came to an end Tuesday evening as Breese Mater Dei eliminated the Griffins 4-1 in a semifinal match of the IHSA Class 1A Marquette Catholic Regional at Gordon Moore Park.

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The Knights moved into Friday's regional final against the host Explorers with the win; that match is set for 4 p.m. Friday, with the winner advancing into next week's Columbia Sectional against the winner of the Freeburg Regional.

The Griffins were eliminated at 9-11-1 for the season, while the Knights advanced to the final at 12-10-1.

Ellen Antonacci, Kata Bowen, Lainey Kramer and Faith Rackers all had goals for Mater Dei on the evening; Jayde Speight had the match's only goal for McGivney.

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