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After handling a family emergency, getting the first match underway, and getting the new air card configured , we are live at Memorial Stadium for the Girls' AA/A State Championship match!

Currently Bishop England leads Christ Church Episcopal School by a score of 1 to nil on a Lizzy Daly goal in the fourth minute of the match. The goal, from 25 yards at around the corner of the penalty area, hit the side netting upper ninety out of the reach of Cavalier goalkeeper Erica Clinton.

More updates to follow, as well as stats and text commentary as we find time to post. We've played 45 minutes...

Two fouls by Bishop England while the Cavaliers were advancing down the pitch led to a free kick from right near where B-E scored in the first half. Alyssa Althoff took the free kick and it, too, found the top left half of the goal over Erika Christensen for the equalizer on 50 minutes!

Christ Church 1:1 Bishop England

2nd Half, 52'
Christ Church 1-1 Bishop England

Halftime: CCES 0-0 BE

Penalty given! A handball in the area results in a penalty. The Bishops' Elizabeth Miller calmly stroked the ball to the left of goalkeeper Erica Clinton, and the Bishops regain the lead.

Christ Church 1:2 Bishop England on 65 minutes...

It's a result! The final from Memorial Stadium:

Christ Church 1:2 Bishop England

Bishop England finishes capturing their 8th straight championship with a record of 17-3-1, while Christ Church end their Upper State Championship campaign at 15-6.

Congratulations to both teams on an outstanding match and a fine season!

Final Statistics from the Girls AA/A State Championship Match

(Note: Home team, this year's Upper State Champions, listed first)

Christ Church 1:2 Bishop England

Weather: Mostly Sunny, 83°
Goals: CCES - Alyssa Althoff (50'), BE - Lizzy Daly (4'), Elizabeth Miller (65' Pen.)
Shots: CCES - 5, BE - 16
Saves: CCES (Erica Clinton) 4, BE (Erika Christenson) 16
Corners: CCES - 0, BE - 1
Fouls: CCES - 14, BE - 15
Officials: Craig McGilvray, R; Drew Alvarez, Mario Santamarie, AR; Dennis Cook, Alan Correa, Subs; Barry Kemp, Clock;

Records: CCES, 15-6; BE, 17-3-1

We are 33 minutes into the second match between Lower State Champions South Aiken and Upper State Champions Riverside, still a scoreless draw. Riverside's Hannah Allison was just booked in a somewhat controversial call with the player, coaching staff and fans all claiming it was the wrong player. Nonetheless her name is now in the book with a caution. A good match thus far, as each team is even on shots at 3 apiece, 8 fouls against South Aiken to 6 for the Warriors.

AAA Girls' State Championship -- Halftime Score

Riverside 0:0 South Aiken

Shots: R - 4, SA - 3
Saves: R (Blair Worthington) 0, SA (R.B. Wyatt) 3
Corners: R - 0, SA - 1
Offsides: R - 0, SA - 0
Fouls: R - 8, SA - 7

Three Quarters of an hour played at the Memorial Grounds ... and it is getting physical. Riverside have had two or three very good opportunities at the North end of the pitch, culminating in a corner sent into the area but over the crossbar for the Warriors.

GOAL!

Riverside 1:0 South Aiken on 48'

The attacks continue for both squads, and on a Riverside drive an apparent foul was not called in order to play the advantage. The Warrior's freshman all-stater Natalie Lackey showed fine composure and finished to put the Upper State champions on top.