Softball Recap: Athens Christian Eagles vs. The King's Academy Knights
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Athens Christian). They were the clear victor by a 22-1 margin over The King's Academy Knights on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won eight matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Paisley Perry was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Perry was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Athens Christian got a massive performance out of Blair Carter, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Harper Westbrook, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Athens Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Athens Christian's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for The King's Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Athens Christian will welcome George Walton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. George Walton Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Athens Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for The King's Academy, they will face off against Tallulah Falls at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The King's Academy is facing Tallulah Falls at the right time seeing as Tallulah Falls is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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