If Alcovy was riding high off their 22-12 takedown of Lakeside last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Alcovy Tigers fell just short of the Habersham Central Raiders by a score of 5-3 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since September 23, 2023.
Destiny Floyd and Jakyhia Lawrence stepped up to the plate in a big way. Floyd scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Lawrence scored a run while going 2-for-4. Floyd also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was CeCe Williams, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Alcovy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Alcovy now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Habersham Central, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-10 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alcovy will square off against Jackson County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Habersham Central, they will host West Hall at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. West Hall is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Habersham Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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