Lady Dragons falls to Banks County 6-1

The Lady Dragons of Jefferson lost their first region game of the series last week to Banks County.

Jefferson next plays host to Fannin County on Tuesday.

First pitch is scheduled for 5:55 p.m.

The Lady Dragons played host to Banks County last Wednesday. Banks County came out swinging from the start, putting three runners across in the top of the first inning.

They added two more in the top of the fifth, and another in the top of the sixth. Jefferson’s lone run came in the bottom of the seventh, as the Lady Leopards went on to win 6-1.

Kara Perry recorded the loss. She pitched just over four and a half innings, striking out five while giving up seven hits and five runs. Morgan McKinney pitched just under two and a half innings, striking out one while giving up two hits and one run.

For more on this story, see Wednesday's edition of The Jackson Herald.