Class 2A Columbia Regional, semifinal: Mater Dei 50, Columbia 33
Mater Dei freshman Helana Timmermann (14) celebrates with Mater Dei freshman Gabrielle Rolves (15) during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei junior Marlee Loepker (4) drives to the basket during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei junior Marlee Loepker (4) makes a full-court pass during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei junior Marlee Loepker (4) goes up for a layup during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Maris Zurliene (13) dribbles the ball during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Alyssa Koerkenmeier (33) goes up for a layup during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Columbia senior Sam Schmuke (3) before a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Maris Zurliene (13) takes a jump shot during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Maris Zurliene (13) talks with coach Bridget Winter during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Columbia senior Sam Schmuke (3) goes up for a layup during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei sophomore Avery Patton (21) goes up for a layup during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei sophomore Avery Patton (21) grabs the rebound during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Alyssa Koerkenmeier (33) goes up for a layup during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei coach Bridget Winter watches her team from the sideline during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Maris Zurliene (13) drives to the basket during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Columbia junior Kinley Jany (10) drives to the basket during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei junior Brylee Deerhake (10) celebrates on the bench after a made 3-pointer during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Columbia senior Jordan Holten (41) goes up for a layup against Mater Dei junior Addison Ringwald (20) during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei junior Amelia Beer (5) grabs the rebound over Columbia freshman Riley Bahr (33) during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Maris Zurliene (13) goes up for a layup during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei junior Marlee Loepker (4) drives to the basket during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei senior Maris Zurliene (13) dribbles the ball during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Mater Dei junior Amelia Beer (5) goes up for a shot attempt over Columbia junior Ava Mathews (24) during a girls basketball game in the Class 2A Columbia Regional girls basketball tournament on February 17, 2025 at Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill.
Paul Halfacre
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Mater Dei (23-9) won its fifth in a row and will face crosstown rival Breese Central (28-2) in the regional championship game at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.