Loganville Christian Academy Lions lost the lead late in a 2-1 defeat to Westfield School on Friday. The game was tied at one with Westfield School batting in the top of the fifth when Hunter Spence grounded out, scoring one run.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Westfield School pitchers struck out six, while Loganville Christian Academy Lions sat down three.
Loganville Christian Academy Lions got things started in the first inning. Bennett Wellman's wild pitch allowed one run to score for the Lions.
Westfield School evened things up at one in the top of the third inning when Tee Adams grounded out, scoring one run.
Wellman pitched Westfield School to victory. He lasted five innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out three. Childress threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Dalton Strickland took the loss for the Lions. He went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out three and walking one.
Allen Brown went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead the Lions in hits. Loganville Christian Academy Lions was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. A.J. Bagwell made the most plays with 13.