The Johnson Athletic Complex hosted a pair of Class D girls regional title games this afternoon. Two playoff thrillers and two champions crowned. The Ashland Lady Hornets and the PVHS Lady Howlers both earned their spots in Saturday’s Class D State Championship with clutch second half performances and rock solid defense.

Ashland 2, Monmouth 1 — Lady Hornets stay perfect

Monmouth jumped in front in the first half to make it 1 to 0, but Ashland came flying out of the break. Layla Burby took over the match with two goals in the second half and the Lady Hornets never looked back. The back line shut the door late and Ashland celebrated a 2 to 1 win and a perfect record heading to the State Championship.

Records: Ashland 16–0. Monmouth finishes 9–6–2.

PVHS 2, Central Aroostook 0 — Howlers pu

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