Photos: Salpointe wins 2019 4A state girls soccer championship in OT
Salpointe and Catalina Foothills played to a scoreless draw in regulation, then managed three goals between them in OT as the Lancers prevailed 2-1 over the Falcons in the state 4A championship game held at Mountain View High School, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe's Valentina Campos jumps into the arms of teammate Anissa Fernandez as the Lancers celebrate a 2-1 overtime win against Catalina Foothills in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills' Dania Shabat jumps in front of Salpointe's Alexis Delgado to clear the ball away in the first half of their 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe's Kalista Kakou misses a back heel as Catalina Foothills' Veronica Bust defends in the Falcon box in the second of the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe's Veronica Bush beats Catalina Foothills' Tatianna Lizarraga, left, and Kately Kelch to the ball in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills' Paulina Medina fends off Salpointe's Kalista Kakou on a pass into the Falcon box in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills' Katelyn Kelch bounces off Salpointe's Kate Connelly while trying for a midfield tackle in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills' Hannah Draper gets over Salpointe's Alexis Delgado to clear a corner kick out of the goal mouth in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe's Kate Connelly levels Catalina Foothills' Tatianna Lizarraga as she comes in from behind to stop her from dribbling into the Lancer box in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe goalkeeper Angelina Amparano manages to snatch the ball out of the path of Catalina Foothills' Caitlyn Maher during the fist half of the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe first goal of the night slips by Catalina Foothills goalkeeper Flavia Burrell and off the bar into the net during the first overtime period of the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe players rush over to their fans after defeating Catalina Foothills 2-1 in overtime in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills' Katelyn Kelch, left, and Caitlyn Maher celebrate as the Falcons come back to tie the game at 1-1 in overtime against Salpointe in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Salpointe vs Catalina Foothills
Salpointe's Emily Valenzuela, left, Kalista Kakou and Anissa Fernandez celebrate the Lancers second goal of overtime that staked them to 2-1 win against Catalina Foothills in the 4A state championship match at Mountain View High School, Wednesday, February 16, 2019, Marana, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
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Coach Kelly Pierce's team makes program history with win over Catalina Foothills.
Class 1A state tournament may continue Saturday in Phoenix, depending on AIA's ruling.