Dramatic semifinal win sends LOA girls to state match

  • The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team poses for a photo after defeating Miller County 3-2 on May 8 to advance to the GHSA Class A Division II state championship match. CONTRIBUTED
    The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team poses for a photo after defeating Miller County 3-2 on May 8 to advance to the GHSA Class A Division II state championship match. CONTRIBUTED

    The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team punched its ticket back to the GHSA Class A Division II state championship with a thrilling semifinal victory.

    The Titans defeated Miller County 3-2 on the road to advance.

    Coach Ron Kalpak described the match as one of the most emotional contests he has ever coached.

    “It could not have been more suspenseful,” Kalpak said. “There were ups and downs the entire…