Softball Game Preview: Briarwood Academy Plays at Home

By Team Reports Sep 13, 2024, 9:40am

Softball Preview: Briarwood Academy Buccaneers vs. Glascock County Panthers

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Briarwood Academy and Glascock County are an even 3-3 against one another since August of 2020, but likely not for long. The Briarwood Academy Buccaneers will play host again on Monday to welcome the Glascock County Panthers, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Wednesday, Briarwood Academy beat Thomson 5-1.

Meanwhile, Glascock County earned a 5-1 win over Johnson County on Thursday.

Jaleigh Williford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits.

At the plate, Glascock County let Morgan Chalker and Alexiana Mitts loose on the outfield. Chalker scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Mitts went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Zanya Harris, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Briarwood Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Glascock County, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.

Briarwood Academy might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from Glascock County when the teams last played back in August. Will Briarwood Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.

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