Milton Lady Eagles Win Lacrosse Match Against Newnan

Girls advance to semifinals in state playoffs.

By Bob Pepalis
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May 7, 2011

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Running in front of the goal, another Lady Eagle launches a scoring effort, this time high.

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Milton Principal Cliff Jones made it to the girls lacrosse victory and the boys baseball defeats on Friday.

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Milton's offense broke through Newnan's defense time after time–24 times with a goal.

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Newnan's goalie passes the ball away from the goal into the corner against stiff opposition.

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Several Newnan players used excellent speed to bring the ball from deep inside their territory to mount an attack on goal of their own.

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She shoots, she scores! Note the ball directly below the goalie's mask, getting past her on the way to the goal.

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Newnan's defense digs for the ball right in front of goal, a dangerous proposition.

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The Milton Lady Eagles had little trouble against Newnan on Friday afternoon, beating the team's girls lacrosse playoff opponent 24-4.

Milton faces Walton on Tuesday, May 10 at home at 7 p.m. in one half of the Class AAAAA semifinals. Alpharetta will visit Roswell in the other half. A North Fulton team will be in the finals again this year.

Walton beat Northview 13-9 to make it to the semifinals. Roswell squeaked by Lassiter, 12-11. Alpharetta had an easier time of it, beating Harrison 16-6.

The championship game will be May 14 at either Milton or Walton.

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Bridget

8:15 am on Sunday, May 8, 2011

FYI.. The Milton vs. Walton game is actually AT Milton on Tuesday, May 10 @ 7:00. Thanks for all the great press!!! See you there!!! GO MILTON!!