Karley Thomas plays shortstop for Sonoraville during a game at Ringgold on Aug. 18. Sonoraville is at the top of the standings in Region 6-AAA and will receive a first-round bye for the league tournament.Most Georgia high schools have been in session just two months or so, but it’s already time for the GHSA’s first postseason of 2018-19 to begin.
Some fast-pitch softball region tournaments begin next week, with three weeks of state playoffs starting Oct. 10 and culminating once again in Columbus. Before teams get there, though, there is a bit of unfinished business to take care of in northwestern Georgia.
Region 6-AAAA will not hold a region tournament this year, instead using the regular season to determine which of its four teams advance to the state playoffs. With three games to go, three teams are still in control of their own destinies for the top spot.
Heritage and LaFayette are tied with 8-1 records in the region, with Northwest Whitfield just behind at 7-2. The three play each other over the next week, including today’s Heritage at Northwest game. The battle for the final playoff spot will likely come down to the Ridgeland at Pickens game next week.
“I like the new format because it makes the regular season more important,” Heritage coach Tanner Moore said. “You can tell every team knows how crucial every game is.”