EAST LANSING, Mich. — Unity Christian continued its dominant postseason run Friday with a 3-0 win over Grosse Ile in the division 3 girls soccer state championship game.
It is the Crusaders 11th state championship in program history and first since 2016.
"I guess for anyone, who wouldn't want to (win a state championship)," junior forward Stella DeSmit said. "So it was really fun and just to have a great team to support you, it's really great."
The only goal of the first 40 minutes was scored by Stella DeSmit just 2:53 before halftime.
Brianna Rose and Jenna Schreiber added goals in the second half.
"It's been a while, since 2016 we won the last one," 34th year head coach Randy Heethuis said. "I couldn't be prouder of these girls. This group of seniors, three years ago we lost in penalty kicks in the semi finals. last year we lost in the final. So for them to be able to cap it off with this yeaar and come away with a title, I couldn't be more proud of this group of girls."
Unity Christian (21-1-2) did not allow a goal in the entire state tournament.
In division two, East Grand Rapids lost to Grosse Pointe North 3-2 in penalty kicks.
The Pioneers jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Gracie and Reese Lynn.
The Pioneers finish the season at 18-3-3.
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