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Westover wins slugfest

Derek Barichello

SYLVESTER — The ball had no problem traveling in a Region 1-AAA matchup between Westover and Worth County.

It just traveled a little more for the Patriots as they went on to a 16-12 region win.

Kerry Hall and Brandon Lee both had home runs in the fourth as the Patriots batted around and erased a 7-5 Worth County lead with 11 runs.

“They just threw it at our bats,” Westover coach Steve Bowers said. “Our players just stepped up and started playing.”

Lee added another homer and finished with 5 runs batted in. Lance Shernisky also homered for the Patriots, while Buster Jackson doubled for Worth.

Andrew Anderson recorded the win in relief.

Westover (13-6, 3-2) hosts Brooks County at 6 p.m. today.

n Lee County 18, Colquitt County 14: The Trojans were happy to get out of this one with a win.

They committed five errors but produced 18 runs on 19 hits to remedy the porous defense.

Recent West Georgia signee Jeremy Sheffield went 4-for-5 with two RBI and Brian Hegle turned in a four hit performance as well.

“This was a sloppy played game and there wasn’t a lot of enthusiasm,” Lee County coach Rob Williams said. “I’ll take it, particularly when we commit five errors.”

Justin McCalvin (2-1) earned the win. He struck out five in four innings but allowed four runs.

Lee County improved to 10-7 on the season and will play a doubleheader against Thomas County Central at 4:30 p.m.

Track and Field

GISA REGION 3-A

Westwood girls and boys win GISA track meet Both the Westwood boys and girls track teams are looking ahead to the GISA state tournament at Hugh Mills Stadium next week.

Westwood’s girls won the GISA 3-A Region with 137 points, Terrell Academy took second with 55, Crisp Academy had 19 and Fullington nine.

Jenna Willingham highlighted the meet for Westwood, winning the 3,200, 1,600 and 800 run. Also winning multiple events, Madison Lamar won both the triple jump and the pole vault, while Virginia Vereen finished first in the high jump and 300 hurdles.

Terrell Academy’s Morgan Donaldson finished on top in the long jump, while Julie Davis took home the discus.

In the boys meet, Westwood won with 134 points, Terrell Academy followed with 56, Fullington 18 and Crisp Academy two.

Westwood’s Brett Shiver stole the show. He won the 110 hurdles, the 300 hurdles and long jump. His teammate Ryley Anderson won the pole vault, the 3,200 and 1,600.

For Terrell Academy, Caleb White won the high jump, Keaton Icard the triple jump and Chris Dean the 200.

Girls soccer

WESTOVER 5, THOMASVILLE 2

The Lady Patriots received one more tune-up before the state playoffs.

Meg Smith scored four goals and Allison Burson added the other as the Lady Patriots ended the regular season 6-2 in Region 1-AAA and 11-7 overall.

Westover starts playoff action at home against Richmond Hill next Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Boys soccer

THOMASVILLE 6, WESTOVER 0:

The Patriots were shut out and fell to 8-10 on the season but they will start playoff action Thursday at home.

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