After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Laurel Hill, Poplar Springs was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Graceville Tigers 20-19. That's more bragging rights for the Atomics, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Amelia Howell
| 03/05/26 vs Graceville | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Malone | 2 |
| 03/03/26 @ Laurel Hill | 1 |
| 04/18/25 @ Graceville | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Geneva County | 1 |
Poplar Springs got a massive performance out of Amelia Howell, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Howell a new career-high. Brianna Flores was another key player, going 1-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple.
Poplar Springs' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Graceville, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Poplar Springs will welcome Bay at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Graceville, they will head out to square off against Ponce De Leon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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