Chapel Hill women’s soccer kept it close, but ultimately fell to Cox Mill 1-0 in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School in Greensboro on Saturday, May 15.

Chapel Hill players warm up before the game as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill players warm up before the game as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill players and coaches break the huddle before the game as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill players and coaches break the huddle before the game as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kitty Pope (0) stands for the national anthem with her teammates as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kitty Pope (0) stands for the national anthem with her teammates as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) takes a shot on goal as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) takes a shot on goal as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bridgette McMahon (2) dribbles with the ball as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bridgette McMahon (2) dribbles with the ball as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cox Mill players celebrate after a goal early in the game as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cox Mill players celebrate after a goal early in the game as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) dribbles the ball downfield as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) dribbles the ball downfield as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madden Rutherford (11) battles for possession of the ball as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madden Rutherford (11) battles for possession of the ball as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bridgette McMahon (2) fights with Savannah Noll (21) for possession of the ball as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bridgette McMahon (2) fights with Savannah Noll (21) for possession of the ball as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) dribbles downfield with the ball as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) dribbles downfield with the ball as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Anna Rydin (21) controls the ball in the air as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Anna Rydin (21) controls the ball in the air as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Anna Rydin (21) passes the ball downfield as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Anna Rydin (21) passes the ball downfield as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) jumps for a header as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) jumps for a header as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jillian Ginn (1) punts the ball after a save as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jillian Ginn (1) punts the ball after a save as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) puts pressure on the defense as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) puts pressure on the defense as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Zimmerman (8) dribbles downfield with the ball as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Zimmerman (8) dribbles downfield with the ball as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) dribbles downfield with the ball as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) dribbles downfield with the ball as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) passes the ball downfield while under pressure as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) passes the ball downfield while under pressure as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ella Matischak (15) jumps for a head ball as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ella Matischak (15) jumps for a head ball as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jillian Ginn (1) jumps for a save on goal as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jillian Ginn (1) jumps for a save on goal as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ella Matischak (15) attempts to control the ball in the air as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ella Matischak (15) attempts to control the ball in the air as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) watches as the ball is passed downfield as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) watches as the ball is passed downfield as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) jumps for a header as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sofia Canoutas-Nadel (4) jumps for a header as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) chases the ball downfield as Chapel Hill women's soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jane Rydin (13) chases the ball downfield as Chapel Hill women’s soccer faces off against Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cox Mill players celebrate after defeating Chapel Hill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cox Mill players celebrate after defeating Chapel Hill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill players and coaches debrief after falling to Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill players and coaches debrief after falling to Cox Mill in the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Zimmerman (8) hugs head coach Jason Curtis as she receives her state runner-up medal after the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Zimmerman (8) hugs head coach Jason Curtis as she receives her state runner-up medal after the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill women's soccer captains (from left to right) Ella Matischak (15), Molly Zimmerman (8), Kyra Pollack (12), Lizzie Ball (10) and head coach Jason Curtis pose with the state runner-up trophy after the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill women’s soccer captains (from left to right) Ella Matischak (15), Molly Zimmerman (8), Kyra Pollack (12), Lizzie Ball (10) and head coach Jason Curtis pose with the state runner-up trophy after the NCHSAA 3A state championship at Grimsley High School on Saturday, May 15. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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