Beavercreek outscored its opponents 140-6 this season. It ranks second in state history in goals scored in a season.
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The Beavers built a 4-0 halftime lead. Marcella Cash, who scored two goals in a 2-1 victory against Columbus Bishop Watterson in the semifinals, scored at the 13:16 mark. It was her 38th goal of the season.
Ella Bianco drilled a free kick into the top corner at the 26:40 mark. Bianco headed in a cornerkick from Kaileigh Nuessgen at the 30:43 mark. Then with 41 seconds left in the half, Diana Benigno scored off an assist by Cash.
The Beavercreek girls soccer team joins a growing list of state champions from the high school. The Beavercreek boys won the title in 2017. Other state champions include: boys bowling (2015); girls bowling (2007 and 2014); girls basketball (1995, 2001 and 2003); and girls cross country (1996).
Beavercreek coach Steve Popp, a Carroll High School and University of Dayton graduate, improved his all-time record to 397-118-56 in 39 seasons. He’s 292-62-41 in 20 seasons at Beavercreek. He started coaching the Beavers in 1999 after previously coaching at Bellbrook and Wayne.
The Beavercreek girls soccer team beats Strongsville 4-2 to win the Division I state https://t.co/VCxkEqLl2G’s the first state title for the program. pic.twitter.com/74siCb5Q8r
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 10, 2018
The Beavercreek girls soccer team will try to add its name to this sign tonight. I’ll be covering the state final at 7 pm at MAPFRE Stadium. pic.twitter.com/CgZVXSKyG8
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 9, 2018
Beavercreek coach Steve Popp, a University of Dayton graduate, took over the program in 1999. This is his 20th season. He's 26 minutes from a state championship. pic.twitter.com/Cfv9exzEoq
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 10, 2018
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