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Milton softball splits week, beats South Forsyth behind two solo home runs

By Alpharetta-Milton Chronicle staff · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

The Milton Eagles split the series between South Forsyth, winning the second game 5-4. — Courtesy: @MiltonEaglesAD

Sports

Milton softball splits week, beats South Forsyth behind two solo home runs

By Alpharetta-Milton Chronicle staff · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Sports

Milton softball splits week, beats South Forsyth behind two solo home runs

By Alpharetta-Milton Chronicle staff · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Savannah Kohler and Maia Jakovenko each hit home runs Wednesday, Aug. 19, as the Milton Eagles softball team held off South Forsyth 5-4.

The two long balls powered a one-run victory that allowed Milton to split the week. The Eagles dropped a game earlier but bounced back behind the pair of solo shots from Kohler and Jakovenko.

Milton High School Athletics announced the result on X, crediting both players for going deep in the win.

The split keeps Milton moving forward as the season progresses.

What's next

The Eagles return home Tuesday, Aug. 25, to face Cambridge. Milton and Cambridge meet as area rivals, and the matchup gives the Eagles a chance to build momentum after evening their week's record.

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Cameron Joyce

Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

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