Softball Recap: Washington-Wilkes Drops Highest Score of Season Against Lincoln County

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Washington-Wilkes). Everything went their way against the Lincoln County Red Devils on Thursday as they made off with a 12-2 win. The Tigers not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since August 10, 2024 (when they won 21-3).

Rylie Welborn

Runs Batted In (Career)

08/28/25 vs Lincoln County	3
08/16/25 vs Oglethorpe County	1
08/14/25 vs Hart County	1
08/12/25 @ Oglethorpe County	1
10/08/24 @ Lake Oconee Academy	1

Washington-Wilkes let Molly Dawson and Rylie Welborn run wild. Dawson went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while Welborn went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Welborn a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaidyn Porter, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Washington-Wilkes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln County only posted a batting average of .111.

Washington-Wilkes' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Lincoln County, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-7 record.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Washington-Wilkes will square off against rival Towns County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lincoln County is set to challenge their familiar foe Lake Oconee Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.