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Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Ursuline's Claire Fowler battle on a draw in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Ursuline's Claire Fowler battle on a draw in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Emma Anthony (left) pushes the ball ahead of Sussex Academy's Shea Danahy in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Emma Anthony (left) pushes the ball ahead of Sussex Academy's Shea Danahy in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Claire Fowler (left) carries ahead of Sussex Academy's Ava Yenovkian in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Claire Fowler (left) carries ahead of Sussex Academy's Ava Yenovkian in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Emiley Bisaha (right) reach for the ball off a draw against Ursuline's Isabella Tesche (20) and Claire Fowler in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Emiley Bisaha (right) reach for the ball off a draw against Ursuline's Isabella Tesche (20) and Claire Fowler in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Caroline Svindland passes in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Caroline Svindland passes in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Emiley Bisaha scramble for a loose ball against Ursuline's Isabella Tesche in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Emiley Bisaha scramble for a loose ball against Ursuline's Isabella Tesche in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Ava Yenovkian defend as Ursuline's Hannah Lucey carries the ball in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (left) and Ava Yenovkian defend as Ursuline's Hannah Lucey carries the ball in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Rilyn Lehman advances the ball in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Rilyn Lehman advances the ball in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Layton works on offense in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Layton works on offense in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Merrick shoots past Ursuline's Hannah Lucey (center) and Caroline Svindland in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Merrick shoots past Ursuline's Hannah Lucey (center) and Caroline Svindland in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Emma Anthony tries to keep control of the ball as she is checked by Sussex Academy's Quinn Nutter in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Emma Anthony tries to keep control of the ball as she is checked by Sussex Academy's Quinn Nutter in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's (from left) Rilyn Lehman, Elizabeth Layton, Emiley Bisaha and Callie Short come together after a first half goal in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's (from left) Rilyn Lehman, Elizabeth Layton, Emiley Bisaha and Callie Short come together after a first half goal in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Isabella Tesche (left) tumbles with Sussex Academy's Emiley Bisaha in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Isabella Tesche (left) tumbles with Sussex Academy's Emiley Bisaha in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Shea Danahy (left) defends as Ursuline's Elizabeth Songle looks to the net in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Shea Danahy (left) defends as Ursuline's Elizabeth Songle looks to the net in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Kira Kirsch shoots past Sussex Academy's (from left) Savannah Montgomery, Elizabeth Merrick and Lily Bisaha in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Kira Kirsch shoots past Sussex Academy's (from left) Savannah Montgomery, Elizabeth Merrick and Lily Bisaha in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Merrick is defended by Ursuline's Kira Kirsch in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Merrick is defended by Ursuline's Kira Kirsch in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Julianna Lenz (1) moves in on defense against Sussex Academy's Rilyn Lehman in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Julianna Lenz (1) moves in on defense against Sussex Academy's Rilyn Lehman in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Merrick (left) is shadowed by Ursuline's Emma Anthony in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Elizabeth Merrick (left) is shadowed by Ursuline's Emma Anthony in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Avery Randall (19) works on defense as Sussex Academy's Callie Short (28) shoots in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Avery Randall (19) works on defense as Sussex Academy's Callie Short (28) shoots in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Claire Fowler (right) is pursued by Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Claire Fowler (right) is pursued by Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Morgan Leeper looks to pass after making a save in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Morgan Leeper looks to pass after making a save in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Julianna Lenz (left) and Olivia O'Hara come together after a second half goal in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Julianna Lenz (left) and Olivia O'Hara come together after a second half goal in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Savannah Montgomery (left) guards Ursuline's Rachel Antonio in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Savannah Montgomery (left) guards Ursuline's Rachel Antonio in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Rachel Antonio (left) and Julianna Lenz celebrate a second half goal in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Rachel Antonio (left) and Julianna Lenz celebrate a second half goal in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sussex Academy's Savannah Montgomery defends against Ursuline's Olivia O'Hara in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sussex Academy's Savannah Montgomery defends against Ursuline's Olivia O'Hara in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Lucy Copeland passes the ball in Ursuline's 13-11 win against Sussex Academy at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Lucy Copeland passes the ball in Ursuline's 13-11 win against Sussex Academy at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Emma Anthony (left) guards Sussex Academy's Emiley Bisaha late in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Emma Anthony (left) guards Sussex Academy's Emiley Bisaha late in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Rachel Antonio (left) guards Sussex Academy's Quinn Nutter in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Rachel Antonio (left) guards Sussex Academy's Quinn Nutter in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's Kaya Blair (2) fights for the ball with Sussex Academy's Callie Short (center) and Shea Danahy in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's Kaya Blair (2) fights for the ball with Sussex Academy's Callie Short (center) and Shea Danahy in Ursuline's 13-11 win at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Ursuline's (from left) Kira Kirsch, Hannah Lucey and Olivia O'Hara celebrate after Ursuline's 13-11 win against Sussex Academy at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Ursuline's (from left) Kira Kirsch, Hannah Lucey and Olivia O'Hara celebrate after Ursuline's 13-11 win against Sussex Academy at Serviam Field, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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