Athens Christian has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the George Walton Academy Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Athens Christian finally turned things around against Towns County on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Indians an 11-0 shutout.
Ellianna Christian was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Blair Carter was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Howell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, George Walton Academy came tearing into Tuesday's contest with 17 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Indians.
Athens Christian's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-7. As for George Walton Academy, their win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Athens Christian might still be hurting after the 12-5 loss they got from George Walton Academy when the teams last played back in September. Will Athens Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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