East Chapel Hill High School defeated Weddington, 14-8, in the 2021 NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27.

ECHHS players line up for the national anthem as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players line up for the national anthem as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kylie Limerick (16) fist bumps her coaches as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kylie Limerick (16) fist bumps her coaches as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Zuri Trice (27) is hyped up by her coaches during pregame introductions as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Zuri Trice (27) is hyped up by her coaches during pregame introductions as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players huddle before the opening face-off as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players huddle before the opening face-off as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) fights for a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) fights for a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) wins a face-off as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) wins a face-off as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) runs down the field while being pressured by a defender as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) runs down the field while being pressured by a defender as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emma Benzinger (20) looks for an open shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emma Benzinger (20) looks for an open shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) celebrates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) celebrates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) celebrates with Emma Benzinger (20) and other teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) celebrates with Emma Benzinger (20) and other teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) gets a penalty shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) gets a penalty shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) celebrates after scoring a penalty shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) celebrates after scoring a penalty shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) is pressured by a defender as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) is pressured by a defender as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) fights for a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) fights for a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) attempts to regain control of a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) attempts to regain control of a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) talks to her teammates at halftime as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) talks to her teammates at halftime as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) is swarmed by teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) is swarmed by teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) looks for an open shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) looks for an open shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) takes a shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) takes a shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Spectators cheer after ECHHS scores a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Spectators cheer after ECHHS scores a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) fights for a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) fights for a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) celebrates with Molly Reed (4) after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) celebrates with Molly Reed (4) after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Jessica Jones talks with her players after a weather delay as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Jessica Jones talks with her players after a weather delay as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) drives towards the goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) drives towards the goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) is pressured while running towards the goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) is pressured while running towards the goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emma Benzinger (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emma Benzinger (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emma Benzinger (20) chases down a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emma Benzinger (20) chases down a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Weddington in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players and coaches celebrate after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players and coaches celebrate after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) hugs coach Jessica Jones after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) hugs coach Jessica Jones after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players rush the field to celebrate after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players rush the field to celebrate after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players and coaches rush the field to celebrate after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players and coaches rush the field to celebrate after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players line up to receive their championship trophy after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players line up to receive their championship trophy after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players and coaches pose for a photo with the championship banner after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players and coaches pose for a photo with the championship banner after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Jessica Jones is presented with a model of the state championship ring after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Jessica Jones is presented with a model of the state championship ring after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players pose with medals and the state championship banner after the victory in the NCHSAA girl's lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
ECHHS players pose with medals and the state championship banner after the victory in the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse state championship on Saturday, March 27. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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