East Chapel Hill defeated Topsail 19-8 in the second round of the NCHSAA girl’s lacrosse playoffs on Wednesday, March 17.

Emma Roussin (1) is introduced with the starters as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emma Roussin (1) is introduced with the starters as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) is introduced with the starters as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) is introduced with the starters as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The East Chapel Hill team stands for the national anthem as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The East Chapel Hill team stands for the national anthem as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) looks for an open teammate as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) looks for an open teammate as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) gets a penalty shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) gets a penalty shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) scores a goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) scores a goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Players and coaches watch on from the sidelines as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Players and coaches watch on from the sidelines as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) celebrates as East Chapel Hill scores its first goal of the game as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) celebrates as East Chapel Hill scores its first goal of the game as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) runs downfield on the attack as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) runs downfield on the attack as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill students perform pushups after every Wildcats goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill students perform pushups after every Wildcats goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Zuri Trice (27) stands in goal as Topsail is on the attack as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Zuri Trice (27) stands in goal as Topsail is on the attack as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill players and coaches huddle at halftime as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill players and coaches huddle at halftime as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caroline Kahwati (10) gains possession of a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caroline Kahwati (10) gains possession of a loose ball as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) steals the ball and changes possession for East Chapel Hill as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) steals the ball and changes possession for East Chapel Hill as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) steals the ball and gets a free path on goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) steals the ball and gets a free path on goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) is pressured while on the attack as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) is pressured while on the attack as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caroline Kahwati (10) guards as Topsail prepares to inbound the ball as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caroline Kahwati (10) guards as Topsail prepares to inbound the ball as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) puts pressure on Topsail after a change in possession as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) puts pressure on Topsail after a change in possession as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) is tripped up while on offense as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Zuco (19) is tripped up while on offense as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill players huddle after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill players huddle after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) is pressured by a pair of defenders as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) is pressured by a pair of defenders as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) looks for an open teammate as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) looks for an open teammate as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill players huddle after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
East Chapel Hill players huddle after scoring a goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) drives down to the goal during an offensive possession as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Molly Reed (4) drives down to the goal during an offensive possession as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) wears a face mask as mandated during all North Carolina high school athletics as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) wears a face mask as mandated during all North Carolina high school athletics as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) runs downfield with the ball as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Ellis (18) runs downfield with the ball as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) drives past a defender as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) drives past a defender as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) looks for an open teammate for a pass as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kate Levy (13) looks for an open teammate for a pass as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Redding Grimes (9) is pressured by a pair of defenders as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Redding Grimes (9) is pressured by a pair of defenders as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) takes a shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sophie Halus (8) takes a shot on goal as ECHHS takes on Topsail in the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, March 17. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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