It was a monumental evening Tuesday in Brooklet as Southeast Bulloch head softball coach Aimee Civalier notched her 400th career victory as Southeast Bulloch defeated Islands 9-1.
Civalier has posted an impressive overall record of 400-172-4 in her 20 years of coaching, all at Southeast Bulloch. After the game she was quick to point out the importance of the win over her personal accomplishment.
“It is a great compliment to our program, the players that have come through here and the assistant coaches we have had,” Civalier said. “Obviously it is a great milestone and I appreciate everyone for celebrating, but our top concern is winning our region games and figuring out where we are in the power rankings.
The Jackets pulled away in the third inning to score five runs and take a 6-1 lead. They were led on the mound by Marissa Waters who went six innings allowing only one hit and one run while striking out five.
The Jackets are now 12-1 overall and 6-0 in region play. Up next SEB hosts Calvary at 5:00.
Elsewhere the Bulloch Academy Gators are 8-0 and have not played a region game yet. They were able to knock off David Emanuel 13-1 Tuesday at Gator Alley. Rylie Ann Claxton led the way at the plate with three hits while Piper Finley, Kaley Cardell and Malone Justen each had two hits.
Mckenna Furnari allowed only one hit and one earned run on the mound while striking out four. Next up the Gators travel to Edmund Burke Monday Sept. 9.
The Portal Panthers are 2-4 both overall and in region play after losing to Bryan County 10-0. Up next Portal hosts Meter Thursday at 6:00.
The Statesboro Blue Devils improved to 6-5 overall and are 2-1 in region play after a 12-4 win against Screven County Wednesday night. The Blue Devils were led by Hannah Pepe three RBI’s while Emma Patterson had three hits. Megan Hiers, Kennedi Coty and Kate Yawn each had two hits for the Blue Devils. Ragan Fuller got the win on the mound. Up next Statesboro hosts Pinewood Thursday at 5:30 at Mill Creek Park.