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Area sports notes: Lady Flames upset West Florida in soccer nationals

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Mia Hollingsworth’s goal 2:08 into overtime Sunday in Pensacola gave Lee University a 1-0 win over No. 2-ranked and previously undefeated West Florida in the second round of the NCAA Division II women’s soccer tournament. That put the Lady Flames (15-6-1) in the South Region final. West Florida (20-1), a No. 1 seed, had a slight edge in shots, 16-13, but on-goal attempts were even at seven apiece and Lee goalkeeper Taylor Green made seven saves before Hollingsworth’s 13th goal of the season ended the thriller. Hollingsworth had three shots on goal. Lee advances to face a familiar foe – fellow Gulf South Conference member Mississippi College, which put together its own upset in Florida earlier Sunday by knocking off No. 2 seed Barry, 2-1. Mississippi College beat the Lady Flames 3-1 on Sept. 30. Their rematch is set for Friday, according to NCAA website’s bracket, but the location has not been announced.

* Senior forwards Gabby Larson of East Hamilton and Melia Baker of McMinn Central were among the 19 Class AA girls’ players designated as all-state for 2018 by the Tennessee high school soccer coaches association.

Wrestling

* The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga dropped its opening dual, 23-10 to No. 21 North Carolina on Sunday at Maclellan Gym. The Mocs took a 10-0 lead after the first three matches, getting a 12-2 major decision from 125-pounder Fabian Gutierrez, an 8-6 overtime win from Jake Huffine at 133 and a 10-5 decision from Chris Debien at 141 before the Tar Heels swept the remainder.

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