Tiftarea Academy and John Milledge Academy squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Tiftarea Academy had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 4-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2019.
Coley Beth Croft made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Carmen Corkern also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
This is the second loss in a row for Tiftarea Academy and nudges their season record down to 10-8. As for John Milledge Academy, their record is now 13-9.
Coming up, Tiftarea Academy will square off against Piedmont Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for John Milledge Academy, they will face off against Westfield School at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
