Soccer Recap: Father McGivney Catholic Find Success + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2025, 11:40pm

Soccer Recap: Father McGivney Catholic vs. Mater Dei

HOW TO WATCH: This match can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Father McGivney Catholic High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 4 Games

09/17/25 vs Mater Dei1-0
09/16/25 vs Maryville Christian3-0
09/13/25 vs Highland4-0
09/11/25 @ Marquette Catholic3-0

Father McGivney Catholic kept a clean sheet against Mater Dei on Wednesday. They beat the Knights by a goal, winning 1-0. Give Father McGivney Catholic's defense some credit: that's the team's fourth straight shutout.

Their one-goal win came courtesy of Will Rakers, who's now up to eight this season.

Father McGivney Catholic's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those three contests. As for Mater Dei, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-4-1 record.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Father McGivney Catholic will square off against Columbia at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Mater Dei, they will face off against Granite City at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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