Softball Recap: Audrey Slayton's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Glynn Academy over Effingham County

By Team Reports Aug 28, 2024, 5:29pm

Softball Recap: Glynn Academy Terrors vs. Effingham County Rebels

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Glynn Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Effingham County Rebels by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Terrors have suffered since September 30, 2023.

Giovianna Smiley spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.

On the hitting side, Glynn Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Audrey Slayton, who went 2-for-4 with a double.

Glynn Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Effingham County, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.

Glynn Academy is taking a road trip to challenge Ware County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ware County is coming into the match with five straight defeats at home, meaning Glynn Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Effingham County, they will take on Statesboro at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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