Rock Valley Blanks Moraine Valley 2-0 in Semifinal
Rock Valley College advances to the NJCAA Division II Region IV championship game after a shutout win over Moraine Valley.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Soccer
Rock Valley College defeated Moraine Valley 2-0 in the NJCAA Division II Region IV semifinal on a rainy afternoon. The win sends Rock Valley to the Region IV championship game.
Why it matters
The victory moves Rock Valley one match from the Region IV title and marks a clean-sheet performance by its defense. It keeps the program in contention for a regional crown in the NJCAA Division II bracket.
Rock Valley scored twice in the first 12 minutes, with Emilia Arias finding the opener in the fourth minute and Kassandra Jimenez heading in the second about eight minutes later. The source does not provide season records or head-to-head history against the championship opponent.
The players
Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College is a public community college in Rockford, Illinois, whose athletic teams compete in the NJCAA.
Moraine Valley Community College
Moraine Valley Community College is a public community college in Palos Hills, Illinois, that fields athletic teams in the NJCAA.
The details
Emilia Arias tapped the first goal past the goalkeeper in the fourth minute after Izze Fritz sent a long ball ahead to her. Kassandra Jimenez headed home the second goal from a pass by Johanna Hawley, and the Rock Valley defense held Moraine Valley scoreless to earn the shutout.
Timeline
Fourth minute of the semifinal: Emilia Arias scores the first goal.
About eight minutes after the first goal: Kassandra Jimenez scores the second goal.
Saturday at noon: Region IV championship game in Madison.
Season Trajectory
Within the NJCAA Division II Region IV bracket, the semifinal win places Rock Valley one match from a regional title and the chance to advance further in the national postseason. The clean-sheet result reflects a defense that held a playoff opponent scoreless.
The Region IV championship game in Madison on Saturday at noon decides whether Rock Valley advances from the regional bracket. Fans following the Rock Valley program can check that Saturday kickoff time for the final.
The takeaway
A clean-sheet semifinal with two early goals leaves Rock Valley one match from the Region IV title. The Saturday championship in Madison is the next test for the program.
What happens next
Rock Valley College plays the NJCAA Division II Region IV championship game in Madison on Saturday at noon.
Further reading
For more college match coverage, see Soccer in Rockford.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rockfordnewsfirst.
