Cristo Rey Jesuit Edges Northland Pines in Shootout
Cristo Rey Jesuit won 4-2 on penalty kicks after two overtime periods in the D4 state semifinal in Milwaukee.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Soccer
Cristo Rey Jesuit defeated Northland Pines 4-2 on penalty kicks Friday in Milwaukee, ending the Northland Pines season in the D4 state semifinals. The match went through regulation and two overtime periods before the shootout.
Why it matters
The loss closes the season for Northland Pines, which finished 21-1-1, and sends Cristo Rey Jesuit forward in the Wisconsin D4 state tournament. For soccer followers across the state, the result underscores how tightly contested the state semifinals were.
The match ended 4-2 on penalty kicks after two overtime periods, with Cristo Rey Jesuit winning the shootout. Northland Pines closed the season at 21-1-1, while the source does not report the full shot or possession totals.
The players
Cristo Rey Jesuit
Cristo Rey Jesuit is a Jesuit college-preparatory high school in Milwaukee that advanced to the Wisconsin D4 state final by winning the semifinal.
Northland Pines
Northland Pines is a Wisconsin high school soccer program whose 21-1-1 season ended in the D4 state semifinals.
The details
Cristo Rey Jesuit scored first, and Sam Shrock scored for Northland Pines. After regulation and two overtime periods, the teams went to penalty kicks, where Cristo Rey Jesuit prevailed 4-2.
Timeline
Friday: Cristo Rey Jesuit defeats Northland Pines on penalty kicks in the D4 state semifinals.
Season Trajectory
In the Wisconsin WIAA D4 state tournament, a semifinal loss ends a team's championship run, and Northland Pines' 21-1-1 record ends without a state title. Cristo Rey Jesuit advances to the state final as the Milwaukee-area survivor of the semifinal round.
Cristo Rey Jesuit advances to the D4 state final, while Northland Pines' 21-1-1 season ends without a title. Fantasy and league standings are not affected since the match was a state high school tournament game.
The takeaway
A single shootout can decide a state semifinal, as Northland Pines discovered after a 21-1-1 season. Watching how a team handles overtime pressure is a useful lens for any close playoff match.
Further reading
Find more coverage in Soccer on Wisconsin high school play.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wsaw.
