Softball Recap: Athens Christian Find Success

Athens Christian not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since October 1, 2024 (when they won 11-0). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Piedmont Academy Cougars a 9-0 shutout. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Ellianna Christian

Batters Struck Out

08/25/25 vs Piedmont Academy	8
08/21/25 @ George Walton Academy	5
08/19/25 @ Bethlehem Christian Academy	4
10/17/24 vs Pinewood Christian	4
10/08/24 vs Loganville Christian Academy	3
+ 3 more games

Athens Christian got a great performance from Ellianna Christian as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Christian has posted since back in September of 2024.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alessia Fuoco, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Blair Carter, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Athens Christian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Piedmont Academy struck out eight times.

Athens Christian's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Piedmont Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Looking ahead, Athens Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Tallulah Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.6 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Piedmont Academy, they are taking a road trip to face off against Georgia Military College at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.