Barrington's dream of playing for the state soccer title were dashed after downstate power O'Fallon claimed a 2-1 victory Friday night in a Class 3A state semifinal match at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium on the campus of North Central College.

The hard-fought defeat sends the Fillies (19-2-2) into the third-place game at 11:30 a.m. Saturday against Lane Tech (22-3-2) who earlier lost to Naperville North.

"They (O'Fallon) are big, strong and fast and a very deserving team to be playing for a state title," said a gracious Fillies coach Ryan Stengren.

For the third time in its last three matches, the Fillies got off to a flying start when Maddie Martin-Johnston netted the opener in the 21st minute, thanks in part to a terrific assist from Gabby Masterson.

"We were a little tentative at the sta

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