Posted Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, The OG, sports

MONTICELLO — Senior Martin Granick's four goals led No. 1 seed Uni to a 6-2 victory over St. Thomas More in the Monticello sectional semifinals Thursday. As a result of the win, a Uni soccer team will compete in a sectional championship match for the first time in school history. The 17-3-1 Illineks will play 3 p.m. Monday at Monticello High School against No. 2 seed Warrensburg-Latham. The winner of Monday's match will advance to the eight-team IHSA Class A state tournament, which begins Oct. 27 at North Central College in Naperville. At least one fan bus will be available for all Uni students (except subbies) who want to attend Monday's game. The bus will leave Uni at 2:20 p.m., and all students must have a signed permission slip and an IHSA admission fee of $5.

photos by David Porreca