Nov. 15 (1980)

Granite City South High School wins its fifth consecutive Illinois boys’ state soccer championship, defeating Darien Hinsdale South, 5-1, in Palatine, Ill. Don Cook scores two goals and David Paz, Rich Moore and Tony Segobiano have one each for the Warriors. The Warriors finish the season with a 26-2-1 record, including a victory over Missouri state champion Vianney. The state soccer title is the sixth for Granite City South, dating back to 1972, the first year of the Illinois state soccer playoffs. Granite City South (and later, Granite City when the school will merge with Granite City North) will win 10 state championships, all but one under Coach Gene Baker.