It's a very light schedule for Monday but three key series open that will have major impacts on their respective regions.
With two series completed, Region 6-6A is already showing its balance. Five teams sit within two games of each other for first place, with North Forsyth (11-6, 3-3 Region 6-6A) currently in fifth place. After the Class 6A seventh-ranked Raiders took 2-of-3 from North Atlanta last week, they open a huge series with West Forsyth (9-6, 4-2 Region 6-6A) on Monday on the road.
Region 8-5A could begin to see some separation at the top but Habersham Central could make a statement as the Raiders open a two-game series with Class 5A No. 3 Loganville. Habersham Central (8-7, 2-2 Region 8-5A) split with its first two region foes, Clarke Central and Winder-Barrow, but the defending state champion Red Devils (9-3, 2-0 Region 8-5A) have won five straight. Jackson County (9-5, 2-0 Region 8-5A) will look to stay one of three unbeaten teams in the region, opening a two-game series with Clarke Central (7-10, 1-3 Region 8-5A) in Athens. The Gladiators have lost four straight.
In Region 7-5A, Gainesville (4-11, 2-4 Region 7-5A) is coming off a pair of wins over Milton and will opens a three-game series with last-place Lanier (4-12, 1-8 Region 7-5A) on Monday. The Longhorns are just 1-9 in their last 10 games overall. With a sweep, the Red Elephants have a chance to climb into the upper tier of the region standings.
(See below for the full schedule of Monday's games.)
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, March 17
(First pitch at 5:55 unless otherwise noted)
Gainesville at Lanier*
Jackson County at Clarke Central*
Habersham Central at Loganville*
North Forsyth at West Forsyth, 6:15 p.m.*
Rabun Gap at Buford
(* -- denotes region contest)
