The girls' football team of Licheng No 2 High School from Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, defended their national title at the 2024–2025 China Highschool Football League National Finals on July 9, defeating Hangzhou No 9 High School 3–0.

The team demonstrated discipline, strong teamwork, and relentless drive.

The football team of Licheng No 2 High School celebrate their championship victory together. [Photo/Haibao News]

This victory is the latest in a series of remarkable achievements for the team since its founding in 2021. In just four years, the team has secured eight provincial championships, three national titles, and, in 2023, captured the 2023 ISF Football World School Championship — cementing its reputation as a rising force in youth football.

The team tosses a member into the air as part of their championship celebration. [Photo/Haibao News]

The team's success reflects a broader commitment to sports education at the school. Recognized in 2015 as one of China's first model schools in football, Licheng No 2 High School has integrated football into its educational strategy, emphasizing the sport's role in developing resilience, teamwork, and leadership.

The China Highschool Football League National, organized by the Ministry of Education, serves as a cornerstone of China's school football system, spanning primary to university levels.