Olivia's team lost.
Wakeland High School, Frisco, TX, is a perennial favorite and champion.
Olivia's school Grapevine also has a very, very good reputation.
In today's championship game, Grapevine scored first but the score was tied 2 - 2 at the end of regulation time.
Overtime: two ten-minute periods, no sudden death.
No goals made by either team in the first overtime period.
Second overtime period: Wakeland scored a goal off a header from a corner kick. Time: the five-minute mark. Grapevine continued with strong offense but couldn't answer.
So, that was it.
But, wow, I doubt there's been a more exciting game. Two-two at the end of regulation time. And going down to the last few minutes of the last period in overtime.
Medals:
- Olivia is a sophomore on the varsity team
- first place in regionals
- runner-up in state championship
- her words after the game: next year.
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From North Dakota Yesterday
