The South Georgia State College Hawks are Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association champions for the second consecutive year. The Hawks defeated the Gordon State Highlanders 4-0 at SGSC’s home field Saturday afternoon.
All of the scoring took place fairly early in the game. SGSC found the net for the first time at the 3:00 mark. By the 22:00 mark, the scoring was over and done with. Sienna Haffner (unassisted) scored the Hawks’ first goal. Five minutes later, Rose Bowman scored another unassisted goal. Allie Hemmings scored the Hawks’ next two goals, one 15:00 in (assisted by Katie Lantier) and the 22:00 in (assisted by Bailey Maroney).
The Hawks’ two goalies – Lantier and Toi Collins – tallied four total saves. Lantier had three while Collins had one.
With a significant lead the Hawks utilized the second half to get everyone additional playing time and work on ball control.
SGSG finished the season with a 12-2 overall record. The Hawks did not lose to a conference opponent. They were 9-0 in conference play then defeated Gordon State for the fourth time of the year in the championship game.
The win advances the Hawks to the NJCAA Div. I Soccer – Southeast District Tournament, where they will face Daytona State College this Friday at 5 pm in Pensacola.
