Thomson is 2-7 against Elbert County since August of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
The home team had won the previous two meetings between Thomson and Burke County, and Thomson kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 23-14 margin over the Bears on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Janiya Scott, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in October of 2024. Jaliyah Ruff was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Thomson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Burke County only posted an OBP of .382.
Meanwhile, Elbert County came tearing into Thursday's game with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy 16-1.
Thomson now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Elbert County, their victory bumped their record up to 23-3.
Thomson might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Elbert County in their previous meeting back in August. Will the Bulldogs 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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