CANTON — Jaylah Jarrell had a huge doubleheader Tuesday, and Peachtree Ridge swept Cherokee with 9-3 and 5-1 victories in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state softball playoffs.
The Lions advance to play at Archer later this week in the second round.
In Game 2, Elle Lunsford pitched seven innings and allowed five hits with six strikeouts. Jarrell had two more hits, and Harp and Gadson also had multiple hits. Harp had a home run, one of 10 Lion hits in the nightcap.