Berkmar Headed to State Finals in Boys Soccer

It will be an all-Gwinnett County showdown for the Class AAAAAA boys soccer championship, and Berkmar will be a part of it.

It took some extended play Wednesday night in the semifinals first, though.

Collins Hill and Berkmar both needed penalty kicks to advance in the Georgia High School Association tournament.

Berkmar made all seven of its PKs to beat East Coweta in Lilburn, out-shooting the visitors 7-6. The game was tied 2-2 after regulation and OT.

Also see:

• GHSA Boys Soccer Bracket, Scores

Collins Hill, the defending large-school champ, beat Harrison in a match played in Suwanee. The Eagles outshot Harrison 3-2 in penalty kicks after the game was tied 1-1 after regulation and overtime.

The two Gwinnett teams will play Saturday in the state final. Collins Hill will be playing in its sixth consecutive championship game, while Berkmar will be playing for its first soccer championship in school history.

Also Wednesday in the boys soccer playoffs:

Hebron Chrisitian beat First Presbyterian 5-1 to reach the Class A, according to a tweet from the Gwinnett Daily Post. Greater Atlanta Christian lost in PKs to Calhoun in Class AA.

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