MaxPreps Names Milton Eagle to 2012 All-American Football Team

Carl Lawson, a senior who played on the defensive line, was the only North Fulton high school player who earned the honor.

Carl Lawson, a member of the Milton High Eagles varsity football team, was one of three Georgians named to the first team defense on the MaxPreps 2012 All-American Football Team. "The Class Region 5-AAAAAA Defensive Player of the Year, the Auburn commit amassed a whopping 26 sacks as a senior," according to a story by MaxPreps' Stephen Spiewak. The 6-feet, 3 inch, 245-pound Lawson played his senior season on the defensive line. Other George first team defensive players were: A few Georgians also were named to the second team by MaxPreps.

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Milton Coach Michael Scott Loses Battle with Cancer

Community shows outpouring of support for his family through hundreds of Facebook posts.

Milton Eagles Coach Michael Scott lost his battle with pancreatic cancer late Saturday evening, Dec. 1, according to a post by his wife on the Prayers for Michael Scott Facebook page. More than 1,200 people have viewed Mary-Jane Scott's goodbye and prayer for her husband since Sunday morning, with more than 300 of them adding their comments on the Prayers for Michael Scott Facebook page created to for updates and community support. My sweet bear, my best friend, Mike, was called home to be with the Lord around 10:30pm tonight. I had the honor of holding his hand and telling him that I loved him as he drew his last breath on Earth. Rest in the peace of Jesus, my darling, until we see each other again....... Mary-Jane Scott  Mike, who is in …

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Milton Loses Football Playoff to South Gwinnett, 27-20

The Eagles shut down the Comets in the second half, but couldn't generate enough offense to overcome a 17-point deficit from the first half.

The Milton Eagles led the South Gwinnett Comets in almost every stat – time of possession, total yards, third-down conversions, fourth-down conversions and even Red Zone scoring chances. What they couldn't do in Friday night's first round playoff game is to lead in the stat that counts – scoring. The visiting Eagles lost at Snellville, with the Comets advancing to the second round on their 27-20 win. South Gwinnett took the opening kickoff and was driving in Milton territory when a fumble cost them the possession, according to stats provided by Bill Berry. But what seemed like momentum for the Eagles ended when the drive stalled and the Comets got the ball back after a punt. It was the first of 14 punts in the game, with each team's punter…

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Milton Defeats Woodstock Wolverines, 42-14

The Eagles play South Gwinnett in the first round of the 2012-2013 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Football Championship.

The Milton Eagles ended their regular football season with a win, defeating the Woodstock Wolverines, 42-14. Milton High School is 7-3 on the regular season, and 5-2 in league play. Woodstock is 3-7, and 3-4 in league play. Milton travels to South Gwinnett in the first round of playoffs. The Comets are 9-2 and 7-1 in league play. First round playoff games will be held on Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17. Statistics provided by Bill Berry show the home team never trailed, and kept the visiting Wolverines out of the end zone until the third quarter. At the half if was 28-0. Peyton Barber had runs of 8, 27 and 60 yards for touchdowns. His first came in a 36-yard drive by the Eagles early in the first quarter. He followed up a little less…

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Milton Eagles Top Cherokee Warriors, 49-7

Cherokee homecoming was dampened by Milton's win, but in the end Cherokee Warriors and their fans showed that winning is more than just a game.

The Milton Eagles spoiled the Cherokee Warriors homecoming, but that didn't stop the home team from handing over thousands of dollars in donations to support a Milton coach who is battling cancer. Cherokee's homecoming (Canton, GA.) Friday night was a evening full of elegant gowns, tuxes and suits, a gift from Cherokee to Milton's Michael Scott Fund and a win by Milton 49-7. The Eagles opened the scoring with a touchdown pass in the first quarter and they continued scoring throughout the first half to lead at halftime 28-7.   The Warriors Hunter Wingfield (jr.) led the offense and scored on a 9-yard run for the only score of the night for Cherokee. Halftime was filled with Homecoming Ceremonies as Nick Ragsdale and Samantha Holloway were …

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Roswell Edged by Rival Milton In Shoot Out

A rivalry that reaches far deeper than just the happenings on the field did not fail to disappoint Friday night. The Hornets fell to region rival Milton 31-45 in the inaugural 5-AAAAAA region game of the season and are now 1-3 on the season.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article about the Roswell vs. Milton game was written from the Hornets' side of the field. Eagles fans, add your comments about favorite moments of the game at the end of this article. The most dated rivalry in all of North Fulton added yet another chapter to its already robust almanac Friday night as the Roswell Hornets went head to head with the Milton Eagles for the 58th time in the two teams' 62-year rivalry, losing 31-45. The game, which was anything but devoid of scoring, seesawed for the majority of the night. But eventually, it came down to the dwindling minutes of the fourth quarter. Down 31-38, the Roswell defense, which forced several key stops as the game came to fruition, was able to stop the Eagle’s …

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Cambridge, Milton and Alpharetta @ Home in High School Football

The Bears look for their first win, while the Raiders look to turn their season around.

Will the Cambridge Bears record their first win tonight against Osborne, another team without a win this season? Will Roswell or Milton win in this old-time rivalry? Can Alpharetta prevail against West Forsyth? The Cambridge Athletic Association seems to think it could be a big night for the Bears, as they face a Marietta team that lost three regular season games and both pre-season scrimmages. The Bears got their first points on the board, scoring 16 in a loss to undefeated South Forsyth last week. Obsorne lost two weeks ago to Campbell, 27-6, and had a bye week last Friday. @ Cambridge High Roswell Hornets vs. Milton Eagles Milton comes off a 52-24 win over Centennial last week, but the team hasn't been consistent. A 14-9 loss to Johns …

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Peyton Barber Rushes for 203 Yards as Milton Wins

The Eagle had five touchdowns and 270 all purpose yards against the Centennial Knights.

  Peyton Barber was an offensive machine Friday night in the Milton Eagles' matchup with the Centennial Knights. Barber scored five touchdowns and had 270 all-purpose yards for the Eagles, who won 52-24. Milton got off to a slow start, only managing a field goal in the first quarter. It wasn't until 9:43 in the second quarter that Barber scored the first of his five TDs. Less than 3 minutes later he was in the end zone again, this time on a 34-yard rush. With C. Mills second PAT kick, the score was 17-0. Centennial got its first score on the board on a 48-yard pass from quarterback Chase Rosenberg to C. Robinson. Rosenberg followed up with a 2-point conversion rush, making the score 17-8. Barber and Eagles quarterback A.J. Bush each rushed…

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Milton Boys' Basketball Coach David Boyd Resigns

The high school reported problems of undue influence at the school to the Georgia High School Athletic Association.

UPDATED 11:10 a.m. Milton High School boys basketball coach resigned after the school self reported allegations of "undue influence" in its boys" basketball program. David Boyd resigned from the Fulton County Schools system on Monday, Sept. 10, according to Samantha Evans, Fulton Schools' spokesperson. "Milton High self-reported allegations of what the Georgia High School Association terms 'undue influence' in its boys' varsity basketball program," Evans said. "Due to these allegations, there will be a varsity boy's basketball coaching change." "As we move forward there will be a thorough investigation and the development of a comprehensive strategy to move our program to new heights of integrity and excellence," said Milton Principal …

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View the Sights, Hear the Sounds from the Milton Eagles Sidelines

Though they are the most important parts of the game, there's more going on at a high school football game than the plays drawn up by coaches and executed – hopefully – by the players. Play the video to watch and listen as fans and the band at Milton High School get involved. Check back on Alpharetta-Milton Patch for video from the action on the field at the Johns Creek Gladiators vs. Milton Eagles varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 7.

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