North Gwinnett posts strong weekend

Sonny Kennedy

As teams aim to finish the season strong, late season pushes were on full display in lacrosse this weekend. From the boys, North Gwinnett blew past Norcross in a 13-5 victory, and a struggling Cherokee squad rebounded with a forceful 20-10 victory over South Forsyth. Walton garnered momentum that could carry into the postseason with a 14-3 statement win over a top-tier Roswell squad.

In girls lacrosse, Lassiter demonstrated its supremacy with a lopsided 19-6 win over Alpharetta. Cherokee also recorded a 19-6 victory in an away match with Forsyth Central. Kennesaw Mountain continues to appear dangerous as the season closes, and delivered an 18-6 rout of Hillgrove.

On the diamond, Milton blanked Walton 8-0, as junior Dylan Cease recorded his fifth win of the season for the streaking Eagles. Junior teammate and catcher Alec Miller was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and turned the key double play that cemented the shutout. Region 7-AAAAA front-runner Pope fell on the road to Sprayberry 5-2. Dunwoody pitcher Logan Elliot proved dominant in the Wildcats’ 10-0, 6-inning victory over M.L. King moving them to 19-3 on the season. East Paulding moved to 16-1 in region play and extended its winning streak to seven games after a 14-3 win over Lithia Springs. Class AAA Woodward Academy beat Class A-Private Eagle’s Landing Christian 14-4 and handed the Chargers their first loss of the season.

In soccer, Paideia boys scored a 9-0 win over Pace Academy moving to 16-1 on the year. Pope journeyed to Coffee County to earned its 4-1 road win. In girls soccer, Lakeside-DeKalb continues to pace Class AAAAA competition and topped Tucker 9-0 to move to 16-0-1 on the season. The Vikings can wrap up an undefeated season with a win over Arabia Mountain Monday night in the final game of the season.

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