Father McGivney Catholic Math Team Sets New School Record

First-time champions at the regional level, the Griffins’ historic achievement reflects dedication and talent among students and coaches.

Mar 6, 2026 2:44 PM

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GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School’s math team won the overall Class A Regional Championship on Feb. 28, 2026, at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Competition held at Southwestern Illinois College.

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The team victory marked the first time in school history that the Griffins have claimed the regional math title.

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The team competed against Althoff, Carlinville, Carlyle, Carrollton, Gibault, Marissa, Nokomis, Red Bud, and Wesclin.

According to the school, the Griffins’ win included multiple first- and second-place individual finishes in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus, along with top team finishes in the 2-Person events, 8-Person Frosh/Soph and Jr/Sr competitions, and a second-place Calculator Team finish.

Father McGivney Catholic also thanked Math Department instructors and team sponsors Laura Mannisi, Rich Mertens and Marta Savorani for their contributions.

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