Georgia High School Softball - Monroe Area can't get by Franklin County
September 19, 2023: Monroe, GA 30656 In Tuesday's league contest, the Franklin County Lions (Carnesville, GA) softball team held off the host Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes (Monroe, GA), by a margin of 5-4.
With the triumph, Franklin County moves its record to 16-2 on the year. The Lions travel to Oconee County (Watkinsville, GA) to play the Warriors in a 3A Region 8 contest on Thursday, September 21. The Warriors come into the contest with a record of 3-15. Oconee County lost 8-3 in their recent non-league contest against Morgan County (Madison, GA)
In their next game, the Purple Hurricanes play the Hart County Bulldogs (Hartwell, GA) in a 3A Region 8 contest, on Thursday, September 21. Monroe Area will attempt to move on its 5-13 season record. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a 5-9 record after their 7-1 league loss to Hebron Christian Academy (Dacula, GA).