The AFC Lightning 84 White girls' soccer team recently won the 1999-2000 Snickers' State Cup, which is identified as the state championship for club soccer in Georgia. The team captured the crown by defeating their nemesis, Roswell Lady Santos, in the final by a score of 2-1.

Lightning found themselves trailing within the first 10 minutes of the game, but equalized just before the half. Kristin Stewart found the back of the net after a beautiful assist from her twin sister, Jada. The second half went back and forth with both teams failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. With about five minutes left in the game, Tabitha Lowey took a corner kick from Allison Graham and knocked it in. The win qualifies Lightning for the regional championships in Dallas this June.

There will be state champions from all over the south at the event. The Lightning's first round draw includes teams from Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee. If Lightning can survive, they will play in the nationals in Orlando in July.

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