And so, the focus shifted to the field Saturday night before an announced crowd of 16,224 at San Jose State’s CEFCU Stadium, where SDSU came out strong on offense and defense against the Spartans.

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Benet’s Samantha Trimberger (25) blocks a shot by Geneva’s Leah Palmer (22) during a Class 4A state semifinal at Illinois State’s CEFCU Arena in Normal on Friday, March 3, 2023.

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Mother McAuley's Peyton Heatherly, left, and Sam Falk both dive for a ball against Barrington during the Class 4A state semifinals at Illinois State's CEFCU Arena in Normal on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

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