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Tahlequah\u2019s Zoie Griffin throws her glove and face mask and yells in celebration after securing a spot in the title game.<\/p>\n
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Zoie Griffin and Lilly Garcia celebrate in game one of the 5A State Championship after Garcia scored.<\/p>\n
Jake Sermersheim | Daily Press<\/p>\n
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