Hillgrove Defeats Allatoona in Lopsided County Matchup

Nahdir Jackson's strong pitching and three big innings lift Hillgrove to a 13-1 win over rival Allatoona.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:34am

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In an intra-county non-region baseball matchup on Thursday, the Hillgrove High School team defeated their rivals from Allatoona High School by a score of 13-1. Hillgrove's starting pitcher Nahdir Jackson had a standout performance, and the team scored in three big innings to secure the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

This game represents an important county rivalry between two local high school baseball programs. The decisive win for Hillgrove could impact the teams' standings and momentum as they continue their seasons.

The details

Nahdir Jackson, Hillgrove's starting pitcher, delivered a strong outing, helping his team cruise to the 13-1 victory. Hillgrove scored in three big innings to pull away from their opponents from Allatoona High School.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Nahdir Jackson

The starting pitcher for Hillgrove High School who had a standout performance in the game.

Hillgrove High School

The high school baseball team that defeated their rivals from Allatoona High School by a score of 13-1.

Allatoona High School

The high school baseball team that lost to their rivals from Hillgrove High School by a score of 13-1.

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The takeaway

This lopsided victory for Hillgrove over their county rival Allatoona demonstrates the strength of Hillgrove's baseball program and could set the tone for the rest of their season.