DUBLIN Liberty High overcame an early 1-0 deficit to capture its second North Coast Section title in three seasons with a 3-2 victory over Carondelet in Saturdays NCS Division I championship game.

The Lions (20-1-1) had multiple chances to even the score in the first half, including a free kick from Delanie Sheehan that bounced off the left side of the post, but they were unable to capitalize.

While the first half belonged to the Cougars, the Lions came roaring back in the second.

Liberty came out of the half on fire with a barrage of goals. The Lions scored three goals in the first five minutes. Devyn Gilfoy was involved in all three, scoring two and assisting Sheehan on the third.

It was kind of a silent message at halftime where we all looked at each other and said Alright, its time to turn it on, Gilfoy said. We got a little worked up after giving up the first goal but our coaches assured us and kept saying Its gonna come. Its gonna come. That really helped us out.

Liberty coach Tony Martins said Gilfoy and the rest of the seniors, who have been a part of four straight Bay Valley Athletic League championship teams, were a calming influence on the younger players.

Our team showed a lot of character coming out in the second half like that, Martins said. Our seniors took it upon themselves. It was a great team effort.

NCS Division II Livermore 2, Northgate 1

Livermore defeated Northgate in a championship game that featured a wild finish.

With Livermore ahead 1-0 in the final four minutes, Northgates Colette Cardinale fired a shot past goalkeeper Ashley Morton for the equalizer.

Two minutes later, Livermores Makenzie Farro sealed the victory with the game-winner from inside the penalty area.

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