Emily Walker of Jonathan Alder attempts to apply a tag on Brenna Brownfield of Lakewood during the Division II state semifinals game at Firestone Stadium in Akron. The Lady Lancers defeated the Lady Pioneers 14-6, ending Jon Alder’s season at 22-5.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)
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Every win in a tournament puts a team one game closer to the ultimate prize of a state title. It also means that the next team will be tougher then the one that was just beaten to get one step closer to that title.