Softball Recap: Lanier Gets the Win

Lanier was handed a nine-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Johns Creek Gladiators. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 back in August.

Sara Wilson

Runs (Career)

09/23/25 vs Johns Creek	3
09/02/25 @ Gainesville	2
08/26/25 vs Flowery Branch	2
08/02/25 @ Norcross	2
08/02/25 @ Collins Hill	2

Sara Wilson and Sophia Baessler did most of the damage at the plate: Wilson went 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Baessler went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave Wilson a new career-high. Peyton Crouse was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.

Lanier was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Lanier is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Johns Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-14.

Coming up, Lanier will be playing at home against Gainesville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Elephants have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.33 runs per game on average), something the Longhorns will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Johns Creek, they will head out to face off against Roswell at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Gladiators' hitters will have their work cut out for them.