The South Effingham Mustangs (40-10) advanced in the playoffs Monday with two decisive wins over Milton (17-12) in the GHSA Class 5A state softball playoffs' second round. The Mustangs won 12–2 in Game 1 and 10–1 in Game 2 to complete the sweep and move on to the Elite Eight in Columbus, Georgia, on the weekend of October 29-November 1.
Despite dropping Game 1 by a score of 10–6, cross-county rival Effingham County showed plenty of fight to stay alive in its series against Seckinger. In Game 2, the Rebels rallied behind Gabie Hill’s three-run homer in the top of the second inning. That blast gave Effingham a 4–0 lead, one they never relinquished, as they finished with a 6–3 win to force a deciding Game 3 today at noon.
After sweeping North Gwinnett (28–7) in the GHSA Class 6A state softball playoffs by scores of 6–2 and 4–3, the Richmond Hill Wildcats (21-9) advanced to Columbus also.
In Class A Division II, Bryan County (19–18) travels to Irwin County (24–2) for games at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, in the Class 3A-1A Private Sweet Sixteen, Savannah Christian (29–10) visits Hebron Christian (26–9), with first pitch set for tomorrow at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
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Volleyball Playoff Schedule — Tuesday, October 21
Four Savannah-area volleyball teams resume GHSA state tournament action today: Richmond Hill (40–2) hosts North Forsyth (29–6) at 5 p.m. in Class 6A.
In Class 2A, Savannah Arts (17–28) will play at home against Hart County (27–7), beginning at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22
In Class 5A, South Effingham (40–10) travels to play McIntosh (39–9) with a 5:30 p.m. start.
In Class 1A-3A Private, St. Vincent’s (34–11) visits Lovett (39–3) for a 5 p.m. game.
Altogether, the Mustangs and Rebels headline what promises to be a busy week for Savannah-area softball and volleyball teams chasing state championship dreams.
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