The Red Raiders used goals by Miller and Campbell to tied the game, 8-8, early in the second half. After Tatios put her team ahead, 9-8, Radnor scored four straight goals – by Early, Miller, Barnes and Martin - in a four-minute span to take a 12-9 lead.
During the half, the Raiders used their speed and ability to win draw controls to dominate possession.
“They’re very fast and they put it on you in a hurry,” Watkins said. “We almost did it, but almost doesn’t count.”
Miller said she had no doubts her team would rally in the second half.
“I never had a doubt that we were going to win,” Miller said. “We worked too hard to lose.”
Kilgour, who last week made the bold statement that this team was her best ever, was equally relieved and proud the Raiders managed to finish the season undefeated.
“It’s so rewarding to everybody,” she said. “I am so glad we did it. It would have been such a horrible shame if they had not been able to do it. I don’t think I could have lived with myself.”
Miller said the players dealt well with high expectations and a load of recognition.
“We’ve never let any of that publicity get to our heads and we’ve just played together,” Miller said. “That’s why we won, because we played as a team. No one had to say anything at halftime. We just had to work hard and get it done.”
Kilgour said this Raiders’ team has captured the devotion of everyone at Radnor.
“I can’t even describe it. It’s just an awesome group. It’s not just me the whole school loves this team. Every time I walk in that building, I have a teacher or someone in the cafeteria, or somebody stopping me, and telling me how great they are.”