Athens is 1-8-1 against Hazel Green since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Golden Eagles will challenge the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Athens turned things around against Lawrence County on Monday. They blew past the Red Devils 12-2. The high-scoring effort was just what the Golden Eagles needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Meanwhile, Hazel Green earned a 7-3 victory over Buckhorn on Saturday.
Elijah Steele tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Bryce Zimmerman was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Kolton Bentley also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Athens' record is now 18-14. As for Hazel Green, their record now sits at 24-10.
Athens might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Hazel Green in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Golden Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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