ETHS Boys' Soccer Wins Super Sectional, 4-0
Evanston Township High School advanced to the Class 3A State Final Four after defeating Addison Trail on Monday night.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
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Evanston Township High School's boys' soccer team defeated Addison Trail 4-0 on Monday night to win the Super Sectional title. The win advances the team to the Class 3A State Final Four tournament.
Why it matters
The victory marks the team's return to the state finals, a stage it last reached in 2003. Advancing gives the Evanston community a chance to see its team compete for a state championship in Rockford this weekend.
The Super Sectional win ended a 4-0 result over Addison Trail, and the team last reached the state finals in 2003. The outcome of the semi-finals and championship remains unknown.
The players
Evanston Township High School
A public high school in Evanston, Illinois, whose boys' soccer program competes in the Illinois High School Association state tournament.
The details
Evanston Township High School will face the winner of East Aurora vs. O'Fallon in a Friday evening semi-final at Guilford HS in Rockford. The other semi-final pits Lockport against the winner of South Elgin vs. Glenbrook South, and the two semi-final winners will meet for the trophy Saturday night.
Timeline
Monday night: Evanston Township defeated Addison Trail 4-0 to win the Super Sectional.
Friday evening: Semi-final at Guilford HS in Rockford.
Saturday night: State championship match in Rockford.
Season Trajectory
The Final Four berth is the program's first trip to the state stage since its 2003 finals appearance, marking a notable return to the top tier of Illinois high school soccer. The result positions the team among the four remaining Class 3A contenders this weekend.
Fans can follow the team's Friday semi-final and Saturday championship in Rockford, both of which will decide the Class 3A state title. The Final Four bracket also sets Lockport against the South Elgin or Glenbrook South winner in the other semi-final.
The takeaway
A deep playoff run requires winning several tightly contested games in succession, and this team has now reached the state's final weekend. Readers following local sports can track the semi-finals and final through the Illinois High School Association's postseason coverage.
What happens next
Friday evening's semi-final at Guilford HS in Rockford and the Saturday night championship match will determine the state champion.
Further reading
For more local high school coverage, see Soccer in Evanston.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Evanston Now.
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