Softball Preview: George Walton Academy Bulldogs vs. Athens Christian Eagles
George Walton Academy is 8-2 against Athens Christian since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The George Walton Academy Bulldogs will face off against the Athens Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. George Walton Academy will be looking to extend their current 18-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, George Walton Academy got the win against Tallulah Falls by a conclusive 13-1. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Athens Christian came into Tuesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let Towns County onto the board and left with an 11-0 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Eagles have won nine matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ellianna Christian made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Blair Carter was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Howell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
George Walton Academy pushed their record up to 19-4 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. As for Athens Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-7.
George Walton Academy took their win against Athens Christian when the teams last played back in September by a conclusive 12-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for George Walton Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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