IRMO -- Northwestern was able to hold off Irmo 2-1 in the Upper State championship to advance to the state championship. The Trojans will face Spring Valley, a 2-0 winner over Wando for the Lower State title, for the state championship. This will be the third straight meeting in the state championship game between Northwestern and Spring Valley.Be sure to read tomorrow's edition of The Herald for more.
FIRST PERIOD
N -- Alex Martinez 27:52, Zack Clark assist
Northwestern 1, Irmo 0
SECOND PERIOD
I -- Kyle Simpson 35:02, Jugal Dalal assist
Northwestern 1, Irmo 1
N -- Cody Parks 18:16, Jeremy Dobbins assist
Northwestern 2, Irmo 1