Athens Christian Eagles (Athens, GA) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting George Walton Academy Bulldogs (Monroe, GA), 9-8 in a league game.

With the triumph, Athens Christian improves its record to 5-7 on the year. The Eagles travel to Tallulah Falls (Tallulah Falls, GA) to battle the Indians in a GIAA Class AAA & AAAA District 4 match on Tuesday, September 23. The Indians come into the match with a record of 0-13.

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Strong Rock Christian Patriots (Locust Grove, GA) in a non-league match, on Monday, September 22. George Walton Academy will attempt to better on its 11-10 season record. The Patriots come into the match with a 9-4 record after their 6-3 league loss to Calvary Christian (Columbus, GA).