For the second time in as many tries, Keri Carter was able to keep the Statesboro bats at bay to give the Portal Lady Panthers a win. Last week, Carter was summoned into a relief role in a thrilling 15-14 comeback victory for Portal (2-2). On Friday afternoon, the Blue Devils and Panthers squared off in the opening game of the Battle in the ‘Boro at Mill Creek Regional Park.
Panthers cruise in Battle opener
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