Lyons, GA. – May 3, 2025 | Coach Jeremy Moore

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On Thursday night, the Toombs County Lady Soccer Dawgs traveled to face the No. 3 seed Thomasville Bulldogs in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs. Despite a strong effort, the Lady Dawgs came up short, falling 2-0.

“We were down 1-0 at halftime, but I thought we played really hard in the first half,” said Head Coach Jeremy Moore. “The girls executed our game plan exactly as we had prepared, and their effort kept us in the match. We created several scoring opportunities throughout the game, but credit goes to Thomasville’s defense and goalkeeper—they made key plays when it mattered most.”

Toombs County conceded an unfortunate own goal midway through the second half but continued to fight until the final whistle.

“Even after the own goal, the girls didn’t back down,” Moore continued. “They kept pressing and working to create chances. I told them repeatedly after the match how proud I was of their effort. They didn’t shrink from the challenge and stayed competitive for all 80 minutes. I hope our underclassmen take this experience and use it as motivation going into next season.”

The Lady Dawgs’ season was marked by ups and downs, but highlights included a dominant first-round playoff win over Temple and a resilient effort in the second round. With a strong core returning, the future looks bright for Toombs County girls soccer.