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Last Year’s State Finals in Review

FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY TOPS EVANSVILLE MATER DEI 3-0
TO WIN FOURTH STATE TITLE
Fort Wayne Canterbury scored three second Hoefling as well as another attempt on goal with
half goals to win its fourth state title in a 3-0 win 31 minutes remaining in the first half were both
over Evansville Mater Dei at Kuntz Stadium in turned away by Canterbury’s goalie, Chase Walker.
Indianapolis. Canterbury countered that pressure with some of
After a scoreless first half, Canterbury finally broke their own as sophomore Britt Watts attempted two
through with 28 minutes remaining as junior Cole shots on goal before the end of the half.
Walker set up senior Adam Antalis for his 11th goal Under Coach Greg Mauch, Fort Wayne
of the season. Two final goals by sophomore Britt Canterbury ended their state title season with
Watts sealed the deal for the top-ranked Cavaliers a record of 18-1-4. Mauch was also guiding the
against No. 2 Mater Dei. Cavaliers in the previous championship seasons
Although Canterbury was in control of the pitch for of 1997, 1998 and 2001. Evansville Mater Dei,
most of the game, Mater Dei had its opportunities coached by Matt Settles, finished its year at 17-6-1
to score. An early shot on goal by junior Austin and made its first state finals appearance.

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