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an insurmountable lead.
The first-inning onslaught saw nearly the entire lineup contribute. Key hits included Kaylyn Kight’s double, which drove in 2 runs, and a run-scoring single from Kenley Kight. Power was on full display as Maya Brinson, Ella Roberson, and Ruthie Blair all connected for extra-base hits— a double, a double, and a triple, respectively—with Cloey Hutcheson adding to the rally with 2 separate runscoring singles in the frame.
Treutlen County didn't slow down in the second, adding 5 more runs, highlighted by a 2-run single from Ella Roberson and another 2-run single by Ruthie Blair. Though the Lady War Eagles found a spark in the bottom of the second, pushing 6 runs across the plate, the Vikings’ lead was too great to overcome.
A single by Jayden Rogers in the third extended the lead, helping to secure the 18-6 victory for the Lady Vikings, closing out an impressive offensive performance against the Lady War
Eagles.
vs. Tattnall Co. Game 1
The Lady Vikings kept their momentum rolling on Wednesday, October 8, securing an 8-3 win in the first game of a doubleheader against the Tattnall County Lady Warriors.
Treutlen County jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning when Ruthie Blair singled, driving in all 3 runs. Ella Roberson extended the lead to 5-0 with a single in the bottom of the second inning. The Vikings added to their cushion in the third inning with runs scored by Jada Wright (single to left field) and Maya Brinson (grounded out), extending their lead.
Ella Roberson opened the game for the Lady Vikings in the circle, allowing 8 hits and 3 runs over 7 innings, while striking out 3 and walking 4.
Game 2
The Lady Vikings completed the sweep in dominant fashion, easily dispatching Tattnall County 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader.
The offense started quickly in the first inning when Ruthie Blair singled, Cloey Hutcheson drew a walk, and Jada Wright doubled, combining to put 4 runs on the board. The Vikings sealed the win in the fifth inning with a 4-run burst. Taylor Gillis was hit by a pitch, driving in a run, and Kaylyn Kight followed up with a spectacular insidethe- park home run, scoring 3 runs.
Pitcher Ella Roberson was lights-out, throwing a complete-game shutout. She allowed just 4 hits and no runs over 5 innings, striking out 2 and walking 1, securing the doubleheader sweep for Treutlen.
This Monday after presstime the Lady Vikings kicked off the postseason with a best-of-three series with Trion High's Lady Bulldogs in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs. They had a double header scheduled for Monday, and if necessary they played a third game on Tuesday.
If Treutlen won that series, they will play next Monday and Tuesday against the winner of the Lincoln County and Pelham series.
