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| 09/16/25 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 08/21/25 - Away | 2-6 L |
| 10/03/24 - Home | 1-10 L |
| 09/12/24 - Away | 5-12 L |
| 09/10/24 - Home | 2-12 L |
| + 5 more games |
Athens Christian hadn't done well against George Walton Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles skirted past the Bulldogs 9-8. This was a revenge game for the Eagles: when they faced off against the Bulldogs back in August, they had to take a 6-2 defeat.
Ellianna Christian made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2024.
In other batting news, Blair Carter was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Ossick, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Athens Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Athens Christian and bumps their season record up to 5-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for George Walton Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens Christian will face off against Tallulah Falls at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for George Walton Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Holy Innocents Episcopal at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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