Emanuel County Institute Bulldogs (Twin City, GA) supporters left the game pleased Wednesday as they saw their softball squad thwart the host Claxton Tigers (Claxton, GA), 17-0 in a league game.

With the triumph, Emanuel County Institute improves its record to 9-2 on the year. The Bulldogs host Jenkins County (Millen, GA) to play the War Eagles in a 1A D-II Region 3 game on Thursday, August 28. The War Eagles enter the game with a record of 4-4. Jenkins County lost 7-1 in their recent league game against Metter (Metter, GA)

The Tigers now hold a 1-3 record. They play next when they host McIntosh County Academy for a 1A D-II Region 3 game on Thursday, August 28. Claxton will play a Buccaneers squad coming off a 13-1 non-league win over First Preparatory Christian Academy (Hinesville, GA). The Buccaneers record now stands at 6-8.