It was a classic David versus Goliath battle on the softball diamond. Looming large was Buford, winners of 10 straight state championships. Across the basepaths was Wayne County, led by shortstop Logann Echols.
That day, the Lady Jackets played giant-killer with an 8-2 victory over the Buford Lady Wolves thanks to strong hitting, great pitching, and a team and coaching staff who pulled together in the aftermath of defeat.
“We had just gotten beat by Locust Grove 14-2, so turning around playing Buford and coming out with a win was big for Wayne County,” said Echols, shortstop and lead-off hitter for Wayne County.
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