The Macomb High girls soccer team saw its 2026 season come to an end Monday as it was defeated by Princeton 6-1 in an Illinois High School Association Class 1A Regional semifinal contest at Princeton.
The Tigers (17-6) scored three goals in each half. Valentina Perez Araya scored Macomb’s lone goal in the opening half.
Taylor Mann had four shots for the Bombers. Natasha Lin recorded 31 saves in goal for Macomb, who finished the season with a final record of 3-10-2.
MHS was the No. 5 seed, while Princeton wass the No. 3 seed.
The Tigers advance to the regional final Friday at Princeton, facing top-seeded Rock Island Alleman (10-7-0).
The regional champion advances to sectional play at Rock Island Alleman on May 26, joining regional champions from Bloomington Central Catholic, Geneseo and Illinois Valley Central (Chillicothe).
The sectional title match is scheduled for May 29.
