St. Mary's School Crusaders Boys Soccer 9-1 Illinois Valley

Nine goals told the story Thursday night as St. Mary's boys soccer overwhelmed Illinois Valley 9-1 in a 3A-SD3 Special District 3 league contest played in Medford, Oregon. The Spartans turned in one of their most dominant performances of the fall, pouring in a steady stream of goals that left little doubt about the outcome from early on. With the win, St. Mary's improves to 14-0-1 on the season and a perfect 14-0 in league play, continuing to set the standard in the district. Illinois Valley managed a lone consolation goal, but the Spartans' back line held firm for most of the evening, keeping the visitors at bay while the offense did its work. The result reinforces St. Mary's standing as the team to beat heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Spartans will look to keep that momentum rolling as postseason positioning comes into sharper focus in the coming weeks.