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Blues midfielder Emily Ziraldo attempts to strike the ball and collides with Michelle Patterson (Click to Expand). DANIEL SAMUEL/THE VARSITY
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Blues defender Katherine Obst awaits Calgary’s attackers (Click to Expand). DANIEL SAMUEL/THE VARSITY
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Blues defender Julia Costanzo chases down Kenzie McMillan-Harrington sprinting toward goal (Click to Expand). DANIEL SAMUEL/THE VARSITY
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Blues midfielder Isabella Watson battles Dinos midfielder Meghan Norlander as Courtney Andrews and Julia Costanzo watch on (Click to Expand). DANIEL SAMUEL/THE VARSITY