PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship

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PHOTOS: Milton girls lacrosse trying for another state championship

The Milton girls lacrosse team will be trying for its 19th state championship this month. The Eagles have won 18 state championships over the last 20 years, including eight in a row.

Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton defender Sophie Jurgens (26) gets by the defense of Oconee County defender Chase Bomberg (11) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton defender (18) reacts after scoring a goal against Oconee County defender Tinsley Harris (17) during their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Caroline Katula (20) pushes the ball up the field during their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton head coach Tim Godby talks with his players during halftime of their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton head coach Tim Godby is in his 22nd season as head coach for Milton’s lacrosse team. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton head coach Tim Godby talks with Milton attacker Lynne Godby (27, his daughter) during halftime of their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton head coach Tim Godby is in his 22nd season as head coach for Milton’s lacrosse team. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielders Braelyn Swanick, left, Kylie Parsons (2) and Reece McCarthy react after the end of the first half of their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Reece McCarthy (1) and Milton defender Amelia White (11) react after the end of the first half of their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton goalie Alyssa Brackley (31) passes to a teammate after making a save during their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County (25) at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton head coach Tim Godby watches the action from the sideline during their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton head coach Tim Godby is in his 22nd season as head coach for Milton’s lacrosse team. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Braelyn Swanick (24, right) celebrates her goal with Milton’s Caroline Marshall (14, left) and Lillian Katula (23) during their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Caroline Marshall (14) gets by the defense of Oconee County defender Tinsley Harris (17, left) and Oconee County midfielder Camryn Lawson (1) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Caroline Marshall (14, right) gets by the defense of Oconee County defender Tinsley Harris (17, left) and Oconee County midfielder Camryn Lawson (1) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton attacker Charlie Buckley (10) scores a goal against Oconee County defender McCartney Mannheimer (8) and Oconee County goalie Amelia Spell (25) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton head coach Tim Godby, center, coaches from the sideline during their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton head coach Tim Godby is in his 22nd season as head coach for Milton’s lacrosse team. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Caroline Katula (20) scores a goal against Oconee County midfielder Kristin Lawson (2) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Caroline Marshall (14) scores a goal against Oconee County goalie Amelia Spell (25) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton midfielder Braelyn Swanick (24) passes to a teammate under pressure from Oconee County attacker Ruthie Slider (5) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton attacker Kylie Waters (3, right) celebrates her goal with Milton attacker Sofia Modi (30) during their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton attacker Kylie Waters (3) scores a goal against Oconee County goalie Amelia Spell (25) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton head coach Tim Godby greets Milton defender Sophie Jurgens (26) as she is introduced before their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton head coach Tim Godby is in his 22nd season as head coach for Milton’s lacrosse team. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton attacker Kylie Waters (3) gets by the defense of Oconee County attacker Ruthie Slider (5) in their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Milton attacker Kylie Waters (3) is introduced before their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County (25) at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Milton girls lacrosse players huddle before the start of the second half of their GHSA Division 2 Girls State Lacrosse playoff game against Oconee County at Milton High School, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 21-0. Milton girls lacrosse aims to capture 19th state title in 21 years. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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