Impact Alumni Magazine Winter 2025/26

The Guerin Catholic boys soccer team capped an incredible season by winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 2A State Championship in unforgettable fashion. After a scoreless match through regulation and two overtimes, the Golden Eagles faced a record-setting penalty-kick shootout, ultimately prevailing 12-11 over Bishop Chatard, the most combined kicks in an IHSAA state final. Goalkeeper Ryan McGrath ’26 was at the heart of the victory, dedicating the season to his late father, Coach Chris McGrath , who led the Golden Eagle soccer program from 2016-2021 before his passing in 2021. Standing in goal, Ryan thought of his dad before the first kick, calling it an emotional moment and a source of motivation. McGrath’s performance was remarkable with 12 saves in 94 minutes, including the final, championship- clinching stop, and even converting one of his own penalty kicks in the marathon shootout. The Golden Eagles finished 18-4 under current head coach Jim Alvarez , capturing the school’s third state title with a remarkable group of players, including Adam Jurewicz ’26 , who received the 2025 C. Eugene Cato Mental Attitude Award for Class 2A Boys Soccer, and midfielder Christian Zermeno ’26 , who was named IndyStar’s Player of the Year n SOCCER TEAM CAPTURES 3RD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN OVERTIME PENALTY KICKS

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