Softball Recap: Tiftarea Academy Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 16, 2025, 12:02pm

Softball Recap: Tiftarea Academy Panthers vs. John Milledge Academy Trojans

Tiftarea Academy and John Milledge Academy squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Tiftarea Academy had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 4-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2019.

Coley Beth Croft made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Carmen Corkern also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

This is the second loss in a row for Tiftarea Academy and nudges their season record down to 10-8. As for John Milledge Academy, their record is now 13-9.

Coming up, Tiftarea Academy will square off against Piedmont Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for John Milledge Academy, they will face off against Westfield School at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.

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