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Rockford Lutheran dealt with some unaccustomed pressure but claimed the Class A state championship with a 2-1 victory over Waterloo Gibault on Saturday.

After building a 29-0 aggregate goal count through six tournament games, including a 2-0 lead in the final, the Crusaders (21-2-1) withstood a strong late attack for the school’s first state team championship.

Rockford Lutheran sophomore forward Sierra Makeever opened the scoring off an assist from junior Alison Kopelman at 5:18.

Senior Elizabeth Buzzard followed with the eventual game-winner after a Makeever helper at 18:11.

Freshman goalie Michelle Girard was strong in the net for Rockford Lutheran (21-2-1).