Southwest DeKalb had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Westlake on Thursday. The Panthers blew past the Lions 16-1. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Jasmin Josey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Josey was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
Bailee Canty
| 08/14/25 @ Westlake | 4 |
| 09/05/24 @ Lithonia | 3 |
| 08/27/24 @ Tucker | 3 |
| 10/08/24 vs Tucker | 2 |
| 09/24/24 vs Druid Hills | 2 |
In other batting news, Makayla Dixon and Bailee Canty did most of the damage at the plate: Dixon went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Canty got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those four runs gave Canty a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mauri Barnes, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Southwest DeKalb now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Westlake, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwest DeKalb will venture away from home to face off against Druid Hills at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Panthers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Westlake, they will face off against New Manchester at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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