Pleasant Plains girls soccer advances to state title match after semifinal win

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Pleasant Plains girls soccer advances to state title match after semifinal win
Summary

Pleasant Plains defeated Johnsburg 5-1 on June 5 at North Central College in Naperville, advancing to the Illinois High School Association Class 1A state championship. The Cardinals took control early, scoring five goals in the first half. Callie Wagner opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by two goals from Bailey Leach and additional scores from Caroline Willenborg and Grace Sabatka. Pleasant Plains seeks its first state title as they hold a record of 26-0-2 this season. They face Glen Carbon Father McGivney in the championship match on June 7.

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  • Pleasant Plains scored five goals in the first half against Johnsburg.
  • Callie Wagner opened the scoring for Pleasant Plains.
  • Bailey Leach scored twice in the semifinal match.
  • The Cardinals hold a 26-0-2 record heading into the title game.
  • Pleasant Plains will face Glen Carbon Father McGivney for the championship.
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  • 3:19 AMYahoo SportsLeach, Pleasant Plains to play for gold following blowout win in semis
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The undefeated Pleasant Plains girls soccer team beat Johnsburg 5-1 on Thursday to earn a chance at its first ever state championship.

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