Loudoun Valley pitcher Caroline Williams delivers against Great Bridge during Sunday's Virginia AAA softball state title game at Westfield High School.

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Great Bridge outfielder Jaclyn Paulk slides safely into third base in the first inning. She scored the game's only run.

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Loudoun Valley pitcher Caroline Williams delivers during action against Great Bridge.

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Members of Great Bridge's softball team start their celebration as Loudoun Valley's Shelby Wassman reacts after making the final out in their 1-0 loss.

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Loudoun Valley's Shelby Wassman, left, hugs pitcher Caroline Williams following their 1-0 loss in the Virginia AAA state title game at Westfield High School.

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Shelby Wassman, left, and the rest of the Loudoun Valley Vikings prepare to line up for the postgame handshake after Great Bridge won, 1-0, in the Virginia AAA state title game at Westfield High School.

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