East Chapel Hill
East Chapel Hill won the 2019 3A Girls Soccer state championship vs T.C. Roberson, 2 at Dail Soccer Field, NC State.
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Sport | Girls Soccer |
| Classification | 3A |
| Champion | East Chapel Hill |
| Runner-Up | T.C. Roberson |
| Score | 2 - 0 |
| Venue | Dail Soccer Field, NC State, Raleigh |
Notes
East Chapel Hill won their first state championship since 2004, as they downed T.C Roberson 2-0, after two first-half goals from the game’s Most Valuable Player, Sophia Coon. East Chapel Hill had their way in the first half scoring quickly to open the game as Sophia Coon of the Wildcats drilled one in off an assist by Kate Sheslow in the 2ndminute. The Wildcats would find the back of the net again at the 17thminute, with Sophia Coon scoring once more by sending one off the bar and in. Goalkeeper Tierney McConnel of East Chapel Hill, along with the Wildcats defense, played a spectacular first half, preserving their lead 2-0 at the half. The Wildcats had not conceded a goal all postseason and that defensive dominance continued for East Chapel Hill throughout the State Championship. T.C Robinson had numerous attempts on the offensive side of the field but could not get past the Wildcats defensive line and goalkeeper McConnel. East Chapel Hill completed its shutout postseason against the Rams, resulting in the Wildcats fourth state title in program history. T.C Robinson wrapped up the year 23-5, while they were 15-1 in the Western Mountain 3A Conference. The Rams made the school’s seventh appearance in an NCHSAA Women’s Soccer State Championship Game. East Chapel Hill finished the season 20-2-2 and 13-1 in the Big 8 3A Conference. The Wildcats made the school’s fourth appearance in an NCHSAA Women’s Soccer State Championship Game.