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Gallery: Lakeland Christian wins Class 3A girls soccer state title

Roy Fuoco
The Ledger
Lakeland Christian girls soccer players pose with their gold medals and the state championship trophy after they defeated American Heritage, 4-2, on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championshi Game at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian girls soccer players pose with their gold medals and the state championship trophy after they defeated American Heritage, 4-2, on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championshi Game at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian players celebrate after the trophy presentation.
Lakeland Christian players celebrate after the trophy presentation.
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Lakeland Christian's Ramsey Watkins celebrate the trophy with Nichole Graubard (12), KJ Straub (21) and the rest of her teammates.
Lakeland Christian's Ramsey Watkins celebrate the trophy with Nichole Graubard (12), KJ Straub (21) and the rest of her teammates.
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Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub celebrates after getting her gold medal as Kaelyn Diaz and Eden Guynn look on.
Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub celebrates after getting her gold medal as Kaelyn Diaz and Eden Guynn look on.
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Lakeland Christian senir Ramsey Watkins shows off her gold medal.
Lakeland Christian senir Ramsey Watkins shows off her gold medal.
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Lakeland Christian goalkeeper Breanna Newberg starts to put on her gold medal after winning the Class 3A girls soccer state title.
Lakeland Christian goalkeeper Breanna Newberg starts to put on her gold medal after winning the Class 3A girls soccer state title.
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Lakeland Christian senior Eden Guynn is all smiles after getting her medal for winning the Class 3A girls soccer state championship game.
Lakeland Christian senior Eden Guynn is all smiles after getting her medal for winning the Class 3A girls soccer state championship game.
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Lakeland Christian senior Ramsey Watkins hugs Eden Guynn (5) after the Vikings won the Class 3A girls soccer state title.
Lakeland Christian senior Ramsey Watkins hugs Eden Guynn (5) after the Vikings won the Class 3A girls soccer state title.
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Lakeland Christian trainer Jordan Allen celebrates with a tearful Eden Guynn.
Lakeland Christian trainer Jordan Allen celebrates with a tearful Eden Guynn.
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Lakeland Christian's Emily Smith (8), Avery Crosby (9) and Katie Williams celebrate the Vikings' victory over American Heritage.
Lakeland Christian's Emily Smith (8), Avery Crosby (9) and Katie Williams celebrate the Vikings' victory over American Heritage.
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Lakeland Christian's Kaelyn Diaz, Ramsey Watkins and Eden Guynn join assistant coach Kevin Wasilewski in the postgame celebration.
Lakeland Christian's Kaelyn Diaz, Ramsey Watkins and Eden Guynn join assistant coach Kevin Wasilewski in the postgame celebration.
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Lakeland Christian senir Katie Carnes is all smiles after the Vikings defeated American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian senir Katie Carnes is all smiles after the Vikings defeated American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Katie Carnes hugs Lakeland Christian head coach Jason Streets as Maddie Lopez, right, watches the celebration.
Katie Carnes hugs Lakeland Christian head coach Jason Streets as Maddie Lopez, right, watches the celebration.
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Lakeland Christian players celebrate after winning the Class 3A state championship in girls soccer.
Lakeland Christian players celebrate after winning the Class 3A state championship in girls soccer.
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Lakeland Christian coach Jason Streets paces the sidelines late in the Class 3A girls soccer state championship match against American Heritage.
Lakeland Christian coach Jason Streets paces the sidelines late in the Class 3A girls soccer state championship match against American Heritage.
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Lakeland Christian senior Ramsey Watkins (10) holds up the Class 3A state championshop trophy surrounded by teammates, from left, Ava Wood (7), Emily Smith (8), Nicole Graubard (18), KJ Straub (21) and Gretchen Caswell, after the Vikings defeated American Heritage, 4-2, on Wednesday night at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian senior Ramsey Watkins (10) holds up the Class 3A state championshop trophy surrounded by teammates, from left, Ava Wood (7), Emily Smith (8), Nicole Graubard (18), KJ Straub (21) and Gretchen Caswell, after the Vikings defeated American Heritage, 4-2, on Wednesday night at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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From left, Eden Guynn, Katie Carnes, Maddie Lopez and Carly Sabat show off their gold medals after Lakeland Christian defeated American Heritage, 4-2, to win the Class 3A girls soccer state title.
From left, Eden Guynn, Katie Carnes, Maddie Lopez and Carly Sabat show off their gold medals after Lakeland Christian defeated American Heritage, 4-2, to win the Class 3A girls soccer state title.
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Lakeland Christian senior Eden Guynn wipes away tears after hugging head coach Jason Streets following the Vikings' 4-2 victor over American Heritage.
Lakeland Christian senior Eden Guynn wipes away tears after hugging head coach Jason Streets following the Vikings' 4-2 victor over American Heritage.
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Lakeland Christian senior Katie Carnes hugs head coach Jason Streets following the Vikings' 4-2 victory over American Heritage.
Lakeland Christian senior Katie Carnes hugs head coach Jason Streets following the Vikings' 4-2 victory over American Heritage.
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Lakeland Christian's Carly Sabat pushes the ball into the goal for the Vikings' first score on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A girls soccer championship match at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Carly Sabat pushes the ball into the goal for the Vikings' first score on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A girls soccer championship match at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Karis Gibson tries to center the ball before American Heritage's Ciara Alarcon can break up the play during the first half on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Karis Gibson tries to center the ball before American Heritage's Ciara Alarcon can break up the play during the first half on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Emma Riggs maneuvers up the field against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Emma Riggs maneuvers up the field against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian senior Katie Carnes (3) battles American Heritage's Jillian Moss on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian senior Katie Carnes (3) battles American Heritage's Jillian Moss on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21)maneuvers up the field as American Heritage's Cheyanne Lam tries to break up the play on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21)maneuvers up the field as American Heritage's Cheyanne Lam tries to break up the play on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Maddie Lopez stretches to try to poke the ball past American Heritage's goalkeeper on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Maddie Lopez stretches to try to poke the ball past American Heritage's goalkeeper on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) jumps to keep the ball in front of her Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) jumps to keep the ball in front of her Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) and Eden Guynn (5) rush to congratulate Carly Straub (17) after Straub scored the game's first goal on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) and Eden Guynn (5) rush to congratulate Carly Straub (17) after Straub scored the game's first goal on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Eden Guynn heads the ball off a cornerkick against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Eden Guynn heads the ball off a cornerkick against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Katie Carnes tries to dribble past American Heritage's Aalihay Plummer on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Katie Carnes tries to dribble past American Heritage's Aalihay Plummer on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Ori Gotauco tries to control the ball as American Heritage's Layla Sapirstein comes over to defend on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Ori Gotauco tries to control the ball as American Heritage's Layla Sapirstein comes over to defend on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) heads the ball after a corner kick against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) heads the ball after a corner kick against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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From left, Lakeland Christian's Ori Gotauco, Carly Sabat, Katie Carnes and Kaelyn Diaz celebrate after Sabat scored the first goal of the match against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
From left, Lakeland Christian's Ori Gotauco, Carly Sabat, Katie Carnes and Kaelyn Diaz celebrate after Sabat scored the first goal of the match against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) hugs Carly Sabat after Sabat scored the first goal of the match against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's KJ Straub (21) hugs Carly Sabat after Sabat scored the first goal of the match against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian forward Katie Carnes makes a charge up the field against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian forward Katie Carnes makes a charge up the field against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Kaelyn Diaz charges up the field against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Kaelyn Diaz charges up the field against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Katie Carnes centers the ball during the first half against American Heritage.
Lakeland Christian's Katie Carnes centers the ball during the first half against American Heritage.
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Lakeland Christian players celebrate after winning the Class 3A state championship in girls soccer.
Lakeland Christian players celebrate after winning the Class 3A state championship in girls soccer.
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Lakeland Christian's Karis Gibson throws in the ball late in the second half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Karis Gibson throws in the ball late in the second half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Eden guynn looks to clear the ball late in the second half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Eden guynn looks to clear the ball late in the second half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Ramsey Watkins heads the ball against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Ramsey Watkins heads the ball against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Katie Carnes, left, jumps into the arms of Emma Riggs as Maddie Lopez (11) looks to join in the celebration after Carnes scored the tying goal in the second half. At right, Carly Sabat and Ramsey Watkins hug.
Lakeland Christian's Katie Carnes, left, jumps into the arms of Emma Riggs as Maddie Lopez (11) looks to join in the celebration after Carnes scored the tying goal in the second half. At right, Carly Sabat and Ramsey Watkins hug.
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Lakeland Christian's Maddie Lopez (11) is congratulated by Katie Carnes, left, and Carly Sabat after scoring the game-winning goal against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Maddie Lopez (11) is congratulated by Katie Carnes, left, and Carly Sabat after scoring the game-winning goal against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian senior Ramsey Watkins controls the ball late in the second half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian senior Ramsey Watkins controls the ball late in the second half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Ori Gotauco plays the ball on the sideline in front of American Heritage's Nyela Calnek on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Ori Gotauco plays the ball on the sideline in front of American Heritage's Nyela Calnek on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Eden Guynn and Ramsey Watkins head the ball against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Eden Guynn and Ramsey Watkins head the ball against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian's Carly Sabat (19) looks on as Katie Carnes plays the loose ball in front of American Heritage's Aaliyah Plummber and Lily Harrington rushes to help on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
Lakeland Christian's Carly Sabat (19) looks on as Katie Carnes plays the loose ball in front of American Heritage's Aaliyah Plummber and Lily Harrington rushes to help on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.
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Lakeland Christian trainer Jordan Allen walks senior defender Nicole Graubard back to the bench after Graubard got cleated in the neck during the first half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand. Graubard could talk in just a whisper after the game but said she'd trade getting cleated in the neck for a state title any time.
Lakeland Christian trainer Jordan Allen walks senior defender Nicole Graubard back to the bench after Graubard got cleated in the neck during the first half against American Heritage on Wednesday night in the 2021 FHSAA Class 3A Girls Soccer State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand. Graubard could talk in just a whisper after the game but said she'd trade getting cleated in the neck for a state title any time.
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