The crowd at Thursday's league bout between the Lithia Springs Lions (Lithia Springs, GA) and the visiting New Manchester Jaguar (Douglasville, GA), observed Lithia Springs's softball team get by New Manchester by a tally of 8-5.

The Lions (5-12) will now prepare for their bout against Alexander (Douglasville, GA). The Cougars go into the 5A Region 5 bout with a 20-2 record. In their last bout, Alexander tipped Villa Rica (Villa Rica, GA), 11-0, in a league bout.

In their next game, the Jaguar clash with the East Paulding Raiders (Dallas, GA) in a 5A Region 5 bout, on Tuesday, September 30. New Manchester will attempt to advance on its 6-11 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 14-9 record after their 19-0 league win over Rome (Rome, GA).