HOSCHTON, Ga. — North Forsyth ran its win streak to four straight and stayed unbeaten in Region 8-6A with a big road win over Jackson County on Thursday.
Taylor Pipkins hit two home runs and drove in three as North Forsyth (9-6, 6-0 Region 8-6A) never trailed. Pipkins homered in the third as the Lady Raiders ran out to a 4-1 lead. She homered in the seventh inning as part of a three-run frame that also had Brylee Britt hit a two-run shot to help seal the victory.
Lexie Durban got the win in the circle, surrendering two runs on 10 hits and striking out four.
Maegan Brownlee took the loss for Jackson County. Brownlee went seven innings, giving up nine runs (six earned) on 10 hits.
Lauren Glander led Jackson County with three hits. Raeghan Thompson and Glander each drove in one run for the Lady Panthers (6-5, 2-2 Region 8-6A).
Kylen Hewell also had two hits for Jackson County.
CHEROKEE BLUFF, NORTH HALL MOVE INTO TIE FOR 3rd IN 8-4A
Both Cherokee Bluff and North Hall moved into a tie for third with Seckinger in Region 8-4A after taking lopsided wins on Thursday.
The Lady Bears whipped East Hall 13-1 while the Lady Trojans routed Chestatee 13-1.
Angelina and Catalina Baronci, along with Sophie Goodballet all knocked in two runs while KK Benitez drove in four for Bluff (8-6-1, 6-3 Region 8-4A).
Jaycee Archer got the win giving up three hits and no runs over four innings.
The Lady Trojans (12-4, 6-3 Region 8-4A) used a huge 11-run first inning en route to the big win. Genesis Satterfield highlighted the big inning with a three-run home run. Mac Taylor and Olivia Mullins each had two hits and combined for three RBI.
BUFORD 13,
DACULA 1
The Lady Wolves stayed unbeaten in Region 8-7A with a dominating win in four innings at the Buford Softball Complex.
However, they had to battle back from an early deficit as the Lady Falcons (8-7, 1-3 Region 8-7A) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first on a solo home run by Saige Herbst.
Dacula’s lead was quickly erased when senior Madison Pickens led-off the Buford first with a home run. That ignited a 10-run frame and the Lady Wolves (12-0, 4-0 Region 8-7A) rolled from there.
Senior Emma Grace Williams was sharp on the mound, only allowing just three hits, walking one, and striking out seven.
At the plate, sophomore Summer Castorri had a triple and two RBI, senior Gracie Griffin also belted a solo home run, and junior Kylie Gower had a double and an RBI for Buford.
The Lady Wolves next will play host to Cambridge on Monday.
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