Washington-Wilkes and Lake Oconee Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2021, but likely not for long. The Tigers will host the Titans at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Washington-Wilkes' pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. Everything went their way against East Hall as they made off with an 11-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Baylie Bridges
| 09/27/25 vs East Hall | 8 |
| 09/17/24 vs Lake Oconee Academy | 5 |
| 08/08/25 vs Loganville Christian Academy | 4 |
| 09/11/25 @ Lake Oconee Academy | 3 |
| 08/16/25 vs Oglethorpe County | 3 |
Baylie Bridges made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Washington-Wilkes got a massive performance out of Molly Dawson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Dahlia Moss was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Washington-Wilkes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Hall only posted an OBP of .167.
Meanwhile, Lake Oconee Academy entered their tilt with Lincoln County on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Red Devils. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Kaitlyn Mamay spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Beth Harris was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Grace Kalmanowicz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Washington-Wilkes' win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Lake Oconee Academy, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Washington-Wilkes has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lake Oconee Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Washington-Wilkes came up short against Lake Oconee Academy when the teams last played back in September, falling 8-4. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
