Allatoona beat South Effingham 7-1 on Tuesday in Game 2 of its Class AAAAAA second-round playoff series to earn a split and force a decisive third game Wednesday.
Needing a good effort to keep the season alive, Ethan Sutton delivered with a four-hit complete-game performance. He struck out seven in the win.
Will Mosley was 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI, Blake Wootton went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Ethan Crawley added two hits.
South Effingham won 5-3 in Game 1.
Aiden Jolley had a solo home run in the opener, while Taylor Shultz was 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Richmond Hill 7-4, Lassiter 2-7: The Trojans posted a come-from-behind victory in Game 2 of their Class AAAAAA state playoffs.
The win forced a decisive Game 3 Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the state quarterfinals.
Richmond Hill scored five runs in the sixth inning to post a come-from-behind victory in Game 1.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Tuesday
Lassiter 15, Lambert 8: Ella Greyard had five goals to lead the Lady Trojans to a victory in the second round of the Class 6A/7A state playoffs.
Audrey Wisdom had three goals and six assists, Caitlin Gavin finished with three goals and Alexa Young added two.
Emily White had nine saves in net.
Lassiter will travel to Johns Creek for a state quarterfinal matchup either Thursday or Friday.
Walton 13, North Forsyth 8: The Lady Raiders moved on with a victory in the second round of the Class 6A/7A state playoffs.
Walton will host Chattahoochee in a state quarterfinal game either Thursday or Friday.
Blessed Trinity 19, Walker 3: Abby Hurd had two goals and Finley Tabb added one as the Lady Wolverines fell in the Class A/5A second-round game.
Sophie Severino had nine saves in net for Walker (5-9).
GIRLS TENNIS
Tuesday
Walton 3, West Forsyth 0: The Lady Raiders continued their path toward another state championship with a sweep in the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAAA state tournament.
Walton will host North Gwinnett in a semifinal match that must be played by Monday.
BOYS TENNIS
Tuesday
Centennial 3, Kell 0: The Longhorns fell in the state quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs.
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