Ridgeland Panthers Suffer Tough Loss to Calhoun Jackets

Region 7-AAA baseball matchup ends in 13-3 defeat for Ridgeland

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:13pm

The Ridgeland Panthers high school baseball team suffered a tough 13-3 loss to the Calhoun Jackets in a Region 7-AAA matchup on Tuesday. This came after the Panthers had lost 3-0 to North Murray in a non-region game the previous day.

Why it matters

The loss drops Ridgeland's record in region play, making it more difficult for them to secure a playoff spot. Calhoun, on the other hand, strengthens their position in the region standings with the convincing victory.

The details

Calhoun scored seven runs in the top of the first inning to take an early lead, and they never looked back, ultimately winning the game by a score of 13-3. The Jackets' offensive outburst proved too much for the Panthers to overcome.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Ridgeland had lost 3-0 to North Murray in a non-region game on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Ridgeland Panthers

The high school baseball team from Ridgeland, Georgia.

Calhoun Jackets

The high school baseball team from Calhoun, Georgia.

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The takeaway

This loss is a setback for the Ridgeland Panthers, who will need to regroup and bounce back in order to keep their playoff hopes alive in the highly competitive Region 7-AAA.