The Lexington girls lacrosse team defeated River Bluff in the 5A Division I girls Lower State championship game Tuesday night. 

The Wildcats beat the Gators 19-5 after outscoring River Bluff 13-1 in the second half.  It was the second win this season for Lexington against its region rival after taking the regular season meeting 16-5. 

Lexington will play in its first-ever state title game this Saturday. The team will play Spartanburg this Saturday with the state championship trophy on the line.

Spartanburg has had a solid year, entering the contest 15-2 this season. The Vikings defeated J.L. Mann 8-1 in the Upper State Championship game. 

Lexington and Spartanburg will start championship Saturday action with the opening draw set for 11 a.m. at Irmo High School.