How St. Joseph's girls soccer returned to first SCHSL state championship game since 2022
St. Joseph's girls soccer team advanced to the SCHSL Class 3A state championship game for the first time since 2022 after defeating Southside Christian 2-1 in the Upper State final. Senior forward Caroline Mruz scored both goals, including the game-winner in double overtime. The team will face either Oceanside or Waccamaw in the championship on May 22 in Columbia.
- ▪Caroline Mruz scored two goals, with the winning goal coming in double overtime.
- ▪St. Joseph's beat Southside Christian 2-1 in the Class 3A Upper State championship game on May 16, 2026.
- ▪The St. Joseph's team will play for the state title against either Oceanside or Waccamaw on May 22 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
- ▪This is St. Joseph's first appearance in the state championship game since winning the 2022 SCHSL Class 2A/1A title.
- ▪The St. Joseph's team had reached the semifinals three times since 2022 but was previously eliminated each time by a region rival.
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