Crystal Lake Central captures second Class 2A state title, defeating Morton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:41 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Crystal Lake Central won the IHSA girls soccer championship game against Morton 3-1 on June 6 at North Central College. Star player Addison Shaffer scored twice, including a penalty kick, while Ella Bechler added a late insurance goal. Morton's season ended with a 26-2-1 record after a challenging match that included a goal from Izzy Ripka, tying the game briefly in the second half.
- •Crystal Lake Central won the Class 2A state title.
- •Addison Shaffer scored two goals for Crystal Lake.
- •Izzy Ripka scored for Morton, tying the game momentarily.
- •Crystal Lake led 2-1 late before adding a third goal.
- •Morton finished the season with a 26-2-1 record.
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Crystal Lake denies Morton in bid for first IHSA girls soccer state title
"Crystal Lake Central's star player scored two goals, leading the Tigers past Morton in the IHSA soccer championship game for Class 2A.
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