First Flight women move on in NC State High School Lacrosse Tournament

By Outer Banks Voice on May 7, 2023

First Flight sophomore Mer Lige (left) charges downfield against Jacksonville Northside freshman Roula Al-Azzawi. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

Taking a shot, First Flight junior Carly Gardill scores against Jacksonville Northside during the second round of state playoffs. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

First Flight Courtney Beasley is honored at half-time during Senior Night. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

First Flight Gwendalyn Botson is honored at half-time during Senior Night. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

First Flight Will Robinson is honored at half-time during Senior Night. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

First Flight Elijah Swain is honored at half-time during Senior Night. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

First Flight Cam Van Lunen is honored at half-time during Senior Night. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

First Flight sophomore Abby Edwards (right) challenges Jacksonville Northside junior Kahlea Jones. (Photos by Taylor Newton)

 

Photo gallery by Taylor Newton

The First Flight women’s lacrosse team advanced to the third round of the NC State Championship tournament in the 1A/2A/3A bracket with a 17-5 win over Jacksonville Northside on May 4. (The fifth-seeded First Flight team had a first-round bye.) First Flight also celebrated Senior Night for both boys and girls teams at half-time.

The team will continue its playoff quest with a May 9 game against No. 4 seed Union Pines.

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