PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Athens falls to Hazel Green, 7-6, in Game 3 tiebreaker

Published 3:06 am Saturday, April 25, 2026 Athens’ season ended in heartbreaking fashion on Friday night. After splitting a pair of matchups with Hazel Green on Thursday, the Golden Eagles fell short in a Game 3 tiebreaker, 7-6, to end their season at 19-16. Hazel Green jumped out to an early 5-0 advantage in the Class 6A playoff series, but Athens answered with six consecutive runs to take a lead. The Trojans, though, added two runs in the fifth inning that proved the difference. Game 3 Hazel Green 7, Athens 6 Hudson Marks: 2-for-3, 3 RBIs Whit Griffis: 2-for-3, RBI...