It was a proper cat-fight when Pataula Charter Academy challenged Calhoun County on Tuesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 25-3 margin over the Cougars. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sophie Conner made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up three earned runs but no hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and four runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kayleigh Berry was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Zyion Clark was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Panthers
08/26/25 vs Calhoun County | 77.4% |
08/19/25 vs Early County | 69.2% |
08/13/25 vs Southland Academy | 23.5% |
08/02/25 vs Crisp Academy | 30% |
08/01/25 @ Southwest Georgia Academy | 25% |
+ 11 more games |
Pataula Charter Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .774. The last time their batting average was this high was back in August of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for Pataula Charter Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-3-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.5 runs over those games. As for Calhoun County, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Pataula Charter Academy will take on rival Baconton Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Calhoun County is set to face off against their familiar foe Seminole County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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