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Page 6B - Pike County Journal Reporter - Wednesday, October 27, 2021 PHOTOS BY KELLY CRENSHAW The Pike County High School Lady Pirates will head to the Elite 8 state playoffs in Columbus after sweeping Oconee County. Pictured are (l-r) Shelby Duncan, Bailee Brown, Callie Williams, Alana Cren shaw, Jamie Corbin, Emma Smith, Aubrey Reese, Avery Maddock, Lindsey Williams, Faith Stowers, Tori Dilbeck, Michaela Blood, Skyler Howell, Austin King, Madi Neal, Marissa Hanson and Lily Alpough. LADY PIRATES: Head to Elite 8 playoffs FROM PAGE ONE “We had a huge crowd last week for our last home series with Oconee County and we really appreci ate the support from this wonderful community. The majority of these girls have lived here there entire life and love playing here in Pike and representing their community. They would love to see you all come out and support them on their way of town,” said coach Mobley. “These girls have worked extremely hard for this and they will fight until the very last out to bring another state champion ship to Pike County.” In the first game of the region deciding double header, the Lady Pirates put the first run on the board in the third inning as Bailee Brown reached on an error and scored on a sacrifice fly by Shelby Duncan. In the bottom of the fifth, the Lady Pirates scored again as Bailee Brown singled, stole second, was bunted over by Emma Smith and scored on another sacrifice fly by Shelby Duncan. The Oconee County team scored four runs in the sixth inning with one error recorded by the Lady Pirates. The home team didn’t give up and pulled out the win in the bottom of the seventh. Emma Smith doubled and advanced to third after an error put Shelby Duncan on base. Madi Neal grounded out and Emma scored with Shelby moving to third. Shel by scored on a single from Alana Crenshaw. Alana was relieved by courtesy runner Marissa Hanson and she advanced to third on a single from Callie Williams. She scored on an error by the catcher to secure the win for the Lady Pirates. Haley Per kins earned the win, pitching for seven innings, allowing six hits and found runs with one walk. Offensively, Callie Williams went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double and Emma Smith and Shelby Duncan also hit doubles in the victory. In the second game, Oconee scored one run in the first but Pike was strong offensively and answered with a run in the third, two in the fourth, one in the fifth and three in the seventh for a 7-2 victory that put them in the Elite 8. Faith Stowers earned the victory as she pitched all seven innings, allowed three hits and two runs while striking out three. The Lady Pirates offense was strong as Jamie Corbin, Madi Neal and Callie Wil liams each hit doubles. Bailee Brown and Jamie Corbin each got two hits and Shelby Duncan picked up two RBls. Above, Faith Stowers delivers a pitch in the second game against Oconee County, earning the win to send the Lady Pirates to the Elite 8 competition in Columbus. At right, Bailee Brown tracks down a ball in the outfield. At left, Madi Neal watch es the ball from sec ond base. At right, shortstop Jamie Corbin tags a runner. The Lady Pirates will play in the Elite 8 playoffs Thursday, Oct. 28 in Columbus. BOO to YOU From OUR Crew! more HUGE MARIgi^B THROUGHOUT THllSiTORE! r Pick A Pumpkin For An Additional . Discount! . $50 Badock Gift Certificate Household Halloween Basket • DEAD Velvet Cake WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SATURDAY, OCT. 30 AT 2 P.M. Badcock homeOfu R N I TU R E &more Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday Closed 114 Forsyth St. Barnesville, GA (770) 358-0338 Saturday from 1 -4 p.m. Trunk or Teat for the Kids!