Pitching helps Titans sweep Bulldogs, advance to semifinals

  • Lake Oconee Academy freshman pitcher Jon Funderburke (2) pitched a complete seven-inning shutout last Saturday in game one of a doubleheader against ECI. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)
    Lake Oconee Academy freshman pitcher Jon Funderburke (2) pitched a complete seven-inning shutout last Saturday in game one of a doubleheader against ECI. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)
  • Lake Oconee Academy players and coaches hold up four fingers, signaling the team advancing to the semifinal round of the Class A Division II state playoffs. (CONTRIBUTED)
    Lake Oconee Academy players and coaches hold up four fingers, signaling the team advancing to the semifinal round of the Class A Division II state playoffs. (CONTRIBUTED)
    Jon Funderburke and Maddox Robinson were the heroes of the day, delivering a pair of stellar pitching performances that propelled Lake Oconee Academy to a series sweep over the Emanuel County Institute, securing the team’s place in the semifinal round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.The Titans (26-5) defeated the Bulldogs the Bulldogs 4-0 and 6-1 in Saturday’s doubleheader ...

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