Claire Frazier delivered a decisive performance in the final minutes of Indian Hill’s season, scoring both goals to secure a 2-1 victory over Bay Village Bay in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III girls soccer state championship. The match, held on November 14 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, saw the Braves overcome the Rockets to claim their third state title, ending a two-year reign by Bay Village. Frazier’s clinical finishing proved vital against a defense that had previously shut out the Braves in the final, marking a pivotal shift in the team’s dynamic for the season’s climax.
Claire Frazier’s brace breaks Bay Village’s streak as Indian Hill claims third state crown
The result caps a dominant 19-0-4 campaign for Indian Hill, which has now captured its first state championship since 2018. The victory also extends head coach Amy Dunlap’s impressive tenure, as she recorded her 382nd career win to improve her overall record to 382-116-71. Dunlap’s strategic leadership has guided the program to its eighth regional championship, cementing her legacy as one of the most successful coaches in Ohio high school soccer history. The Braves’ resilience was evident throughout the tournament, as they navigated a challenging schedule to reach the pinnacle of Division III competition.
Bay Village Bay, finishing with a 21-3 record, fell short of extending their consecutive title run, highlighting the competitive depth of the division. For Indian Hill, the win represents a culmination of four years of development, with the current senior class ending their high school careers on a high note. Dunlap praised the team’s relentless character, noting their refusal to lose and their ability to adapt from a defensive identity to an offensive threat when required. The state title solidifies Indian Hill’s status as a perennial powerhouse in Ohio high school soccer.
Source: Yahoo Sports
