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The ADVANCE, September 1,2021/Page 10B (Eift Aiiuancg Photo by Mike Branch Nora Grace Mercer fires over to first base and Ziahya Griffin to try to get the out as the Lady Bulldogs hosted Jeff Davis in a Region matchup, Photo by Mike Branch Kassidy Brantley puts the bat on the ball for Toombs in their game against the Yellow Jackets of Jeff Davis last week at home, TCHS Softball Drops 2 By Mike Branch Sports Editor sports 7 advance@gmaii. com The Lady Bulldogs softball team of Toombs County High School played two games last week as they took on Ba con County and Jeff Da vis, both at home. Errors hurt TCHS in both games as they fell to both the Red Raiders and the Yel low Jackets. vs. Bacon The game was 0-0 af ter the first, but a couple of errors and several hits by Bacon in the top of the second inning put six runs on the board for the Raiders. Neither team scored over the next two innings, and in the top of the fifth Bacon added another run to push the lead to 7-0. Toombs got on in the bottom of the frame with one run to make it 7-1. Bacon added three more in the sixth, with Toombs answering with three in the bottom of the inning, but the score was now 10- 4. Bacon put the final run of the game up in the top of the seventh inning as they took the win, 11- 4. vs. Jeff Davis It was a big top of the first inning for JD that was the deciding factor in the game. The Yellow Jackets put nine runs on the board in the top of the frame to take control of the game. They added two more runs in the sec ond inning to take an 11-0 lead over the Bull dogs. One more run in the top of the third inning made it 12-0, and JD held on in the fourth to get the win by the run rule, 12-0. This week Toombs took on Tattnall County on Monday and hosted East Laurens on Tuesday after presstime. They will be back in action on Thursday when they take the short trip over to rival Vidalia for a game at 5:45 p.m. 1 A ahc Abmna ISNOWONUNE! Subscribe Now! Call 537-3131 www.theadvancenews.com Financial Strength In A Growing Community warn ATtdat.tA Your Local Financial Center... Home Loans • Auto Loans • Consumer Loans • Mortgages • Checking Accounts Savings Accounts • Safe Deposits • Drive-In Service • ATM & Debit Cards 24 Hour Banking: 537-4540 www.vidfedonline.com Indians Cross Country Races In Americus The Vidalia High School Indians Cross Country and J.R. Trippe teams traveled to Americus to compete in the Furlow Fast Feet Invitational Sat urday, August 21, for their season opener. VHS The Lady Indians brought home a champion in the girls' race with Sarah Owen dominating the field with a time of 21:42. Fresh man Georgia Meredith ran a personal best time of 24:17, placing 7th. Kaitl- lyn Allen, Allie Whitaker and Aleah Ajodah joined forces with Owen and Meredith and finished in 2nd place in the team standings to Lee County. The Indians placed 2nd also as a team to Lee County with Luke Palmer leading the pack, followed by Andrew and Daniel Hodges. Palmer placed 3rd, Andrew Hodges placed 6th and Daniel Hodges was close behind, placing 7th. Freshmen Jude Owen and Chamlee Evans had outstanding races to help secure the team's 2nd place finish. Trippe The J.R Trippe Middle School team also placed 2nd to Lee County. The top five finishers for this team were Cash Driggers, Simon Collins, Colt Cooler, Nic Foskey and Gabe Cleghorn. Driggers placed 2nd with Simon Collins close behind. Drig gers and Collins both had performances that ex ceeded all middle school performances over the last two years. “These athletes have had an excellent season opener, and they have their sights set on their next race at Mary Persons on this Saturday.” Coach Mandy Godbee said. We’ll help you find him a home for FREE You may place your ad FREE in The Market Place if you are giving away cats, dogs or any other pet! To place your pets for give away, CAUL 537-3131 Free pet ads are limited to 15 words. Ads selling pets are The Market Place Handy Andy Stud - Antonio Barron is this week's Handy Andy “Stud” of the week. The Handy Andy Stud award is given each week for outstanding effort, attitude and leadership in the VHS weight room. Mattresses IN [STOCK!!! have PLIENTiY'of. A Mattress deals too HOf> to pass on!! Truckloads 'Arriving Weekly!| Mattresses Starting at: $ 125 Twin $ 15© s 199 Queen 249 King Recliners Starting at $249 GREA FURNITURE AAATTRESS 500 E. FIRST ST. 912.403.3238
