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Lions Girls Soccer Advances to GIAA State Championship, Closes Out Final Game on Current Lions Den Field with 5-3 Win

5/23/2025 9:01:00 PM

Lions Girls Soccer Advances to GIAA State Championship, Closes Out Final Game on Current Lions Den Field with 5-3 Win

In a thrilling semifinal matchup, the Lions Girls Soccer team clinched their spot in the GIAA State Championship with a 5-3 victory over John Milledge Academy, in what was the final game ever played on their current home field. The memorable win capped off an era and propelled the Lions one step closer to a title.

The game started at a blistering pace, with both teams trading goals within the first two minutes of play. Sage Lough opened the scoring for the Lions, and Sydney Berkman added a second later in the half. The teams entered halftime tied 2-2 after a hard-fought, back-and-forth 40 minutes.

The Lions came out in the second half with renewed intensity. Makenna Riley broke the tie early by finishing a well-placed cross from Gray Holmes. The score remained 3-2 for the next 20 minutes, until Orly Standing found the net with 15:40 remaining, extending the lead and injecting the Lions with a crucial energy boost.

Avery Nein followed up with a goal at the 11:39 mark to make it 5-2, effectively sealing the outcome. John Milledge added a late goal with 6:25 left, but the Lions held strong until the final buzzer.

With the 5-3 win, the Lions not only advance to the GIAA State Championship but also bid farewell to their current Lions Den soccer field with a performance to remember. They'll take on Frederica Academy on Tuesday, May 27, at Stratford Academy, with the state title on the line.
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