Waterford 2   Mount Academy 2

The Fordians of Waterford repeated as Class C state champions on Sunday, earning a share of the title after battling Mount Academy to a 2-2 tie in the title game at Homer High School in Cortland.

The Fordians broke on top when Addy Galuski connected on a scoring strike early in the first half.

But Mount Academy answered with goals from Hayley and Brooke Huleatt before the break, taking the 2-1 advantage into intermission.

The Fordians searched for the tying score through nearly the entire second half and it came with 3:00 remaining when Mia O’Brien found Riley Noto for the finish, sending the game into overtime.

Neither squad was able to score through two overtime sessions and the match ended with the Fordians and Mount Academy recognized as co-state champions. 

Waterford finishes a remarkable season at 19-1-3 with league, section, regional and state championships.