The Oglethorpe Echo Sports
Jeff Davis swept the Oglethorpe County softball team in the first round of the Class AA playoffs in Hazlehurst on Tuesday.
The Yellow Jackets defeated OCHS 10-1 in the first game and 12-4 in the second to end the Patriots’ season at 15-12.
Deven Weaver had a hit and drove in the Patriots’ only run in the first game. She also pitched the final three innings. Lillie Anderson and Alivia Anderson also had one hit each.
In the second game, Khloe Eidson had two RBIs and a double among her two hits, and Riley Jones also doubled and had two hits.
Weaver and Georgia Turner each drove in a run, Maebrynn Reeves tripled and Haleigh Baker had a hit.
The Patriots trailed 5-4 in the bottom of the fifth before Jeff Davis pulled away for the victory.
“I am very proud of these girls and the resilience they have shown all year,” coach Brianna Dickens said.