The Colquitt County Packers fell to Marietta High, losing 9-7 despite a strong effort in the seventh inning where they scored four runs. With their record now at 16-9, they face Lassiter High and a rematch with Marietta in the coming days. Marietta improved to 12-14 by overcoming an early deficit to secure the win, capitalizing on key moments to pull ahead and maintain control.

By the Numbers
  • Colquitt County scored four runs in the seventh inning.
  • Marietta scored three runs in the bottom of the third inning to take the lead.
State of Play
  • The Packers will compete against Lassiter High on Friday at 1 p.m.
  • Colquitt gears up for a rematch with Marietta at 4 p.m. on the same day.
  • The regular season wraps up with games against Fitzgerald and Lee County next week.
What's Next

The Packers will aim to regroup in their upcoming matches as they prepare for the Class 6A state playoffs starting April 24. Building momentum in their next games will be critical for their playoff positioning.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the Packers showed resilience with a late-game rally. Their performance in the final innings could serve as a boost heading into the playoffs, but they must maintain focus in their remaining regular-season games.