Games of importance began Thursday with subdistrict and district tournaments in both Eastman and Hawkinsville. One team took advantage of the opportunity presented and is a game away from district.
Addison Keel throws to Katherine Purser at second for the force.
In Hawkinsville: The 9-10 girls trailed just 4-1 going to the bottom of the fifth versus Dodge despite missing scoring opportunities including two on in the top half. Five runs in the home half ended a 9-1 loss. Bleckley plays Friday at 6:45 pm.
Connor Outlaw watches as Jacob Smith recieves the ball at first.
The 11-12 girls lost to Hawkinsville 14-4 and play Saturday at 11:30 am. Despite an early 1-0 lead, the 13-14 boys lost 11-1 to Hawkinsville. They play Friday at 5:30 pm.
Brady Brannon dives to tag the bag.
Meanwhile in Eastman: The 7-8 boys routed Wheeler County 33-1. Against Dodge County, BC had an 11-5 lead going to the last of the seventh, Dodge scored seven times to win 12-11. Cochran plays Friday at 6:45.
JR Fordham scores during the 11-run fourth inning.
The 9-10 boys got a first round bye. Using an 11-run fourth inning, Bleckley won versus Dodge 19-6. A win at 10 am Saturday gets them top seed for next Tuesday's district tournament. The 11-12 boys begin subdistrict play Friday in Hawkinsville at 5:30.
