Both teams battled to a scoreless first half into Xavier took advantage of a Dubuque Wahlert foul seven minutes into the second half. Sara Clancy converted the penalty kick to give Xavier a 1-0.
The Saints added an important insurance goal 69 minutes into the second half when Bailey Dorrington knocked a shot past Laurie Trifone. The Golden Eagles countered right back on Erin McDonald's goal. Xavier fought off a furious Wahlert rally to take the first state soccer title in school history.
Wahlert outshot Xavier 11-7 with both goalkeepers recording seven saves.
Cedar Rapids Xavier ends the year 16-5 while Dubuque Wahlert ends its year at 15-5.
Cedar Rapids Xavier (15-5) 0 2 -- 2
Dubuque Wahlert (15-5) 0 1 -- 1
Goals:
47:00 CRX Sara Clancy (Penalty Kick)
69:00 CRX Bailey Dorrington
71:00 DW Erin McDonald (Leslie Schumacher)