The 2014 NCHSAA Women’s Championship Game between Hickory High School and the Chapel Hill Tigers tipped off at 5pm on Saturday, March 15th at the Dean E. Smith Center on UNC’s campus. Both squads entered the title game with undefeated records, but Chapel Hill trapped and pressured Hickory into twenty-four turnovers as the Tigers ran away late, 69-56. Catherine Romaine had a double-double and Raziyah Farrington dropped in twenty-two points in the convincing Chapel Hill victory.
Hickory High School came in to the game 29-0.
UNC Coach Roy Williams took time out to watch the Championship Game.
Chapel Hill and Hickory prepare for a much-anticipated match up of undefeated teams.
Jamella Smith filled the stat sheet with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Catherine Romaine controlled the post for Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill’s Tamia Eatmon sizes up the competition.
Hickory’s Brittany Dixon tries to block a shot in the first half.
Catherine Romaine shoots a hook shot over the Hickory defender.
Raziyah Farrington dribbles in transition.
Tamia Eatmon played 28 minutes and shot 80% from the field.
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Tamia Eatmon calls out the defense to her teammates.
Hickory Coach Barbara Helms.
Raziyah Farrington made 9 of 10 free throws on Saturday.
Paige Timothy battles two Hickory players for the rebound.
WCHL’s Paul Connell and Ran Northam.
Catherine Romaine fights for the loose ball.
CHHS Coach Sherry Norris can’t believe the call.
Jamella Smith brings the ball into the front court.
Jessica Wall surveys the Hickory defense.
Autumn West puts up a shot in the second half.
The Hickory Red Tornadoes hit a buzzer-beater three to end the third quarter.
Amiya McClain tries to block CHHS’ Jessica Wall.
Coach Sherry Norris sends out instructions.
Chapel Hill High students were ready to celebrate.
CHHS’ trapping defense forced the Red Tornadoes into 24 turnovers.
Chapel Hill was ready to celebrate after the clock hit all zeroes.
Paul and Ran show off their favorite dance moves.
Congratulations to the 2014 State Champion Tigers!
State Championship Runners-Up Hickory Red Tornadoes.
The Chapel Hill Tigers girls’ basketball team won the 2013-2014 NCHSAA 3A state championship defeating Hickory 69-56 completing the perfect season at 32-0.
Most Outstanding Player Sadasia Tipps gave a great effort on Saturday.
Most Outstanding Player Catherine Romaine dominated the painted area.
Raziyah Farrington receives the well-deserved Kay Yow Most Valuable Player award.
Paul Connell and Ran Northam covered the game for WCHL.
Tamia Eatmon and Raziyah Farrington can finally relax after winning the State title.
CHHS’ coach and players answer questions from the media after the game.
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