Washington-Wilkes Tigers (Washington, GA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Lake Oconee Academy Titans (Greensboro, GA), 8-2 in a league test.

With the win, Washington-Wilkes upgrades its record to 12-6 on the season. The Tigers host Georgia School for Innovation & Classics (Hephzibah, GA) to battle the Patriots in a 1A D-II Area 8 test on Monday, March 25. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 5-10.

With the defeat, Lake Oconee Academy falls to 11-3 on the season. The Titans host Towns County (Hiawassee, GA) to battle the Indians in a 1A D-II Area 8 test on Monday, March 25. The Indians come into the test with a record of 9-5. Towns County won 17-4 in their recent league test against Lincoln County (Lincolnton, GA)