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ft FAYETTE COUNTY OPORTS Wednesday, May 3,2023 Fayette County News A9 Baseball Playoffs Heat Up Around Fayette Special to FCN Thrilling pennant chases ended with four Fayette teams punching a ticket to the state baseball playoffs. In Class AAAAA, McIn tosh is already headed to the Elite Eight. The team routed Arabia Mountain in two games in round one (19-0, 20-0), setting up a round- two battle with the Ola Mus tangs. Game one was a pitchers’ duel, with McIn tosh’s Chase Fralick hurling a gem in a 2-1 win over Ola. Fralick went six innings, striking out five and allow ing just four hits and one run over six innings of work. At the plate, he went three- for-four. James Hooper and Con nor Soper drove in the runs for the Chiefs. Game two was a thrilling rally for the home side in a 6-3 win. Ola plated runs in the second and third in nings to lead 3-0, and that margin held until the sixth, when the Chiefs’ bats woke up with three runs apiece in the last two frames. Trey King drove in three runs, and Fralick added one. Ty Beck was key, driv ing in two runs at the plate and picking up the win on the mound. Soper collected the save. They host Winder-Bar Chase Fralick dominated Ola in game one. row in the quarterfinals. In Class AAAA, round two was not resolved by press time. With the threat of rain looming, Starr’s Mill’s road series against Bainbridge was pushed back with a doubleheader set for May 1 and the if-necessary game three on May 2. The Pan thers swept Islands in round one (3-1,10-2). Whitewater split their doubleheader with West Laurens (2-10, 6-2), setting up a decisive game three on May 1. The Wildcats beat Benedictine on the road in round one in three games (7-5, 2-4, 11-4). In Class AAA, Sandy Creek entered the playoffs as a one seed, but they were knocked out in two games by Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe. They finish the season with a 13-12 record and a region championship. Alex Stallworth makes contact for the Patriots. Ty Beck eyes a hard hit. Find relief from: TRUFFLES VEIN SPECIALISTS Ethan Bramblett charges up field for the Panthers. It was a beautiful day at White- water High, but the sun wasn’t shining as brightly as the smiles on the athletes at the Fayette County Special Olympics Track and Field Day, according to school system officials. Rain delayed the big day, but it was “well worth the wait, ’’commented sys- Courtesy of Fayette County Schools tern personnel. Students from throughout Fayette County Public Schools, along with ClearWater Academy and the Joseph Sams School, competed in a variety of events with the help of their friends andfamily and volunteers from White- water High and the community. Starr’s Mill Sweeps into LAX Elite Eight 90% of treatments covered by insurance! 874 W Lanier Ave .. Fayetteville^GA 302T4 Special to FCN Two teams remain in pursuit of a lacrosse state championship, and they both wear blue and black. In Class 4A, Starr’s Mill swept North Oconee to punch a pair of tickets to the Elite Eight. The Starr’s Mill boys beat North Oconee, 14-10. The Panthers started quickly, building a 4-0 lead and holding a 6-1 advan tage after one quarter. North Oconee pulled within 8-5 at the half. In the second half, the Panthers held off a rally from the Titans to win 14- 10. Next is a quarterfinals road trip to play King’s Ridge on May 3. The Lady Panthers also beat North Oconee, 21-5. The goals came “fast and Sunshine and Smiles Spotted at Special Olympics furious.” Less than a mi nute in, they held a 4-0 lead and never looked back. They travel to play Fel lowship Christian in the quarterfinals. In other action, the Whitewater boys lost in round two to Wesleyan, 19- 2. The Lady Wildcats also lost to Wesleyan, 9-6. In the 5A-6A bracket, both McIntosh teams were knocked out in round two. The boys fell to Blessed Trinity, 18-1. The Lady Chiefs lost to Cambridge, 18-3. 678-833-1444 trufflesveinspecialists.com Varicose Veins Spider Veins Leg Swelling Tired, Achy Legs Heaviness or Fatigue Restless Legs at Night Itching, burning legs Leg ulcers Soccer Season Ends in Quarterfinals Special to FCN The quarterfinals were unkind, as dreams of another soccer state championship were dashed for five local teams. In Class AAAAA, the McIntosh boys were knocked out by Midtown, 2-0. The Lady Chiefs also lost to Midtown, 2-1. In Class AAAA, the Whitewater boys lost to Johnson, 7-1. The Lady Wildcats lost to Holy Innocents, 4-3. The Starr’s Mill girls were knocked out by Westminster, 6-0. Mon-Sat: 10-7 • Sun: 12-5 35 Hudson Plaza • Fayetteville Michael’s Shopping Center 770-460-7511 www.PlayltAgainSportsGa.com Golf Equipment For All Skill Levels
