BAXLEY — Top-ranked defending Class AA state champion Appling County clinched a fourth consecutive “Elite 8” berth with a second round sweep of visiting Pierce County here Tuesday afternoon.
The Lady Pirates (22-1) stretched their winning streak to 14 games and shutout streak to 12 straight games, beating their rival Region 3 mate and 16th-seed Lady Bears (13-12) 8-0 in six innings and 9-0 in five innings to take the best-of-three series.
Appling County also swept the regular season matchup with PCHS winning 13-0 at home August 29 and 5-0 in Bearville September 19. The Lady Pirates, who have won 31 of their last 32 games dating back to last season’s title run, have recorded 20 shutouts through 23 games.
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