Girls and boys state soccer continued Friday at Morrison Stadium. In the semifinals, Marian looked for its first state title since 2017. After a scoreless first half, Paige Miller was perfectly positioned to take a shot from near the corner flag with 22 minutes left. For the goal. This was Miller's second goal of the tournament. Just four minutes later, Grace Diederich leveled the game at one point with a shot from outside the box that clipped the goalkeeper's fingers. With 90 seconds remaining, the Thunderbolts had the ball and Tatum Himes threw the ball toward the net, which went into the goal, giving the Crusaders a heartbreaking blow. Pius is playing in the championship for the first time in 18 years. Class A boys games continue Friday night. Creighton Prep plays Papio South, while Lincoln Southwest and Omaha South are in the nightcap. Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7.
Girls and boys state soccer continued Friday at Morrison Stadium.
In the semifinals, Marian sought the program's first state title since 2017.
After a scoreless first half, with 22 minutes remaining, Paige Miller made a perfect goal with a shot from near the corner flag.
This was Miller's second goal of the tournament.
Just four minutes later, Grace Diederich leveled the game at one point with a shot from outside the box that sailed just past the goalkeeper's fingers.
With 90 seconds left, the Thunderbolts had the ball and Tatum Himes fired a ball toward the net that went in, giving the Crusaders heartbreak.
Pius will be competing in the championship for the first time in 18 years.
Class A boys games continue Friday night.
Creighton Prep plays Papio South, while Lincoln Southwest and Omaha South are in the nightcap.
Click here for the latest headlines on KETV NewsWatch 7