ASHBURN — Gloucester defender Ellary Miller scored with 23 seconds to go in regulation to lift the Dukes over Loudoun Valley 2-1 in the VHSL Class 4 field hockey state championship game Saturday.

Overtime appeared imminent as both schools were deadlocked at one goal apiece with time nearing expiration in the fourth period.

Loudoun Valley was given a final chance to tie the game as the Vikings were awarded a penalty corner with no time left on the clock. But it was Miller’s goal and the Dukes’ defense on that final play that ultimately sealed the game for Gloucester, with the Vikings coming up short on their last attempt.

With the win, not only did Gloucester knock off the back-to-back defending champions in Loudoun Valley, but also avenged its loss against the Vikings from two years ago

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