TEMPE, Arizona — Empire High School scored a run in the bottom of the 8th inning to defeat Yuma Catholic, 1-0, for its second straight state title.
The game took place at Arizona State's Farrington Stadium.
Kendall Freidinger had 16 strikeouts for the Ravens, and she didn't allow a hit until the 7th inning. Lainey Kroeger scored the winning run as she was driven in by Eva Peace.
The Ravens end their season with a spectacular 28-1 record.
