Softball Recap: Southwest Dekalb Wins Going Away Against Lithonia

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Previous Games

09/18/25 - Away	21-0 W
08/26/25 - Home	18-0 W
09/05/24 - Away	23-3 W
08/06/24 - Home	18-3 W
08/17/22 - Home	18-0 W
+ 5 more games

While Southwest DeKalb put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Lithonia. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 21-0 margin over the Bulldogs. The Panthers have beaten the Bulldogs the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Bulldogs has come to flipping the script.

Makayla Dixon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Dixon was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run, four stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, Mauri Barnes was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Madelyn Flournoy was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.

Southwest DeKalb hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lithonia struck out seven times.

Southwest DeKalb's record is now 11-4. As for Lithonia, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Southwest DeKalb is set to take on their familiar foe Marist at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 3.2, the War Eagles 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Lithonia will challenge rival Druid Hills at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.