The Flagstaff Eagles girls soccer team won its home opener, 2-1, in double overtime against the Arcadia Titans on Thursday at Flagstaff High School.
Sophomore Samantha Negrete Deniz scored the game-winning goal with three minutes left in the second overtime period.
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