Jackson County barely beat Clarke Central the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Panthers put the hurt on the Gladiators with a sharp 9-1 win on Monday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by seven runs or more this season.
Morgan Clendenen looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Reese Wilson
| 08/25/25 vs Clarke Central | 3 |
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At the plate, Reese Wilson was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Ryleigh O'Brien also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Jackson County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clarke Central only posted a batting average of .062.
The victory (which was Jackson County's third in a row) raised their record to 6-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Clarke Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Coincidentally, Jackson County and Clarke Central will both be playing Loganville the next time they take the field. The Panthers will head out to face the Red Devils at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Gladiators will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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