Photos: Jefferson defeats Oconee County in extra time to claim program's first girls soccer title

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Photos: Jefferson defeats Oconee County in extra time to claim program's first girls soccer title

Jefferson defeated Oconee County in extra time to claim the 2026 3A girls soccer championship.

Jefferson celebrates with the trophy after they defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Oconee County defender Claire Ellspermann (15) kicks the ball away from Jefferson midfielder Mia Smith (4) during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson forward Liv Siebels (6) attempts a shot during the first half against Oconee County in the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson midfielder Mia Smith (4) gets by Oconee County goalkeeper Allison Winters (0) to score a goal during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 an extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson midfielder Mia Smith (4) gets by Oconee County goalkeeper Allison Winters (0) to score a goal during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 an extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson midfielder Mia Smith (4) scores a goal against Oconee County during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 an extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson midfielder Mia Smith (4) reacts after scoring a goal against Oconee County with Jefferson midfielder Lily Gaddy (24) during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 an extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson midfielder Mia Smith (4) reacts after scoring a goal against Oconee County with Jefferson midfielder Lily Gaddy (24) during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 an extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson midfielder Mia Smith (4, facing) celebrates with teammate Lily Gaddy after Smith scored a goal against Oconee County during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 an extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson goalkeeper Isabell Ikirt (0) makes a save against Oconee County during the second half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 an extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Oconee County forward Drew Martin (9) controls the ball against Jefferson Arielle Vermillion (10) during the first half of the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Jefferson defeated Oconee County in a 4-3 extra time penalty kick shootout. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson goalkeeper Isabell Ikirt (0, in red) celebrates with teammates after she made the game-saving stop as Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson goalkeeper Isabell Ikirt (0, in red) celebrates with teammates after she made the game-saving stop as Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson goalkeeper Isabell Ikirt (0, in red) celebrates with midfielder Sofia Amaya and others after Ikirt made the game-saving stop as Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson head coach Molly McCarty, right, celebrates with defender Emmie Reed (15) after Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson head coach Molly McCarty, right, and players celebrate after Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson head coach Molly McCarty, center, celebrates with goalkeeper Isabell Ikirt (0). Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jefferson celebrates their 4-3 win against Oconee County in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Jefferson celebrates with the trophy after they defeated Oconee County 4-3 in an extra time penalty kick shootout during the GHSA 3A girls soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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