Photos: Islands soccer makes history, wins school's first state championship in any sport

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Photos: Islands soccer makes history, wins school's first state championship in any sport

Islands High School defeated East Hall to win the 2026 GHSA 3A boys soccer championship.

Islands midfielder Charlie Neall (6) heads the ball against East Hall midfielder Wilder Velasquez on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. Islands defeated East Hall 6-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands midfielder Tao Harlan (left) attempts a shot against East Hall midfielder Yahir Solis on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands forward Colt Lawhorn (right) attempts a shot against East Hall defender Jovanny Perez (center) and goalkeeper Christian Velasquez (left) on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands forward Colt Lawhorn (center) goes airborne as he is hit by East Hall defender Giovani Santana (bottom) on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. Santana was called for a penalty on the play and given a yellow card by an official. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands midfielder Tao Harlan (right) controls the ball against East Hall midfielder Wilder Velasquez on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. Harlan had two goals in the game and was named the MVP. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands forward Andrew McLaughlin (center) pursues a ball against East Hall defender Jovanny Perez on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands midfielder Charlie Neall (center) celebrates with the trophy after their win over East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands players celebrate their win over East Hall in the GHSA 3A boys soccer state championship on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands forward JJ Stein (left) and defender Julian Roma kiss the state trophy after their win over East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands coach Justin Brantley (right) hugs midfielder Charlie Neall after their win over East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands players point to their ring finger after their win over East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands players celebrate with the student section after their win over East Hall in the GHSA 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. Islands defeated East Hall 6-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands players and staff celebrate as they run toward the Islands student section after a 6-0 win over East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The Islands student section reacts as time expires in Islands' win over East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands defender Sid Johnson (center) celebrates his goal scored on a penalty kick against East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Islands defender Sid Johnson (center) celebrates his goal scored on a penalty kick against East Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Islands midfielder Charlie Neall (6) heads the ball against East Hall midfielder Wilder Velasquez on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the GHSA Class 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School in Duluth. Islands defeated East Hall 6-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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