Lincoln-Way Central's Michelle Dundek swims for the ball against New Trier. | Ruthie Hauge ~ Sun-Times Media
New Trier's Erika Nothnagel keeps her hands up against Lincoln-Way Central. | Ruthie Hauge~Sun-Times Media
New Trier's Isabelle Baneaux looks for an open teammate against Lincoln-Way Central. | Ruthie Hauge~Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way Central’s Danijela Jackovich is the 2012 SouthtownStar Girls Water Polo Player of the Year.
Lincoln-Way Central goalkeeper Caroline Foglton attempts to block a shot against New Trier. | Ruthie Hauge~Sun-Times Media
New Trier's Samantha Padavic passes the ball against Lincoln-Way Central. | Ruthie Hauge~Sun-Times Media
New Trier fans cheer after their team scores a goal against Lincoln-Way Central. | Ruthie Hauge~Sun-Times Media
When Danijela Jackovich tied the game on a remarkable goal early in the fourth quarter Friday night, Lincoln-Way Central was within reach of earning a state trophy in its first-ever state water polo appearance. New Trier, however, quickly dashed those hopes, going on a 4-0 …