Brookwood 4, Southland Academy 3

The Warriors gained some more region footing with a home win against Southland on Thursday. Brookwood overcame an early 2-0 hole starting in the fourth inning when Ann Murray Jackson scored to cut the score to 2-1.

Brookwood’s ace, Landry Joyner, did her part in the circle, but also helped her cause in a big way. With two on base with two outs in the fifth, Joyner hit a home run to score three runs and give her team a lead it never gave up.

The win improved Brookwood’s record to 8-4 overall and 4-2 in GISA Region 3-3A.

Thomasville 6, Brooks County 3

The Bulldogs got off to a hot start against the Trojans and survived a late attempt at a comeback on Tuesday. Thomasville scored all six of its runs in the game’s first three innings. Brooks threatened in the top of the seventh with three runs.

Mallory Fletcher, Elli Stone, Allyson Mirick and Jordan Williams each totaled two hits. Stone, Mirick and Williams drove in one run apiece. Malorie Turnbull pitched all seven innings for Thomasville and earned the win.

The Bulldogs now stand at 7-8 overall and 4-2 in Region 1-2A, good enough for second place.

Thomas County Central 8, Veterans 5

Central softball evened its overall record to 5-5 on the year and 1-2 in region play with a big win on the road against Veterans on Friday.

The Yellow Jackets jumped out to an early lead, holding a 6-1 advantage after just two innings after a Madeline Parker home run in the second. Central scored more runs in the fourth and seventh innings. It racked up 11 total hits on the day, with Katelyn Hobbs, Kenlie Harvey and Leila Hurst all having multi-hit performances.

Brianna Doughty earned the win, striking out four over all seven innings.