Softball Game Preview: PACT Charter Panthers vs. New Life Academy Eagles

The PACT Charter Panthers are taking a road trip to square off against the New Life Academy Eagles at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. PACT Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.

PACT Charter will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Mayer Lutheran on Monday. The Panthers came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 10-5. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Panthers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Mia Sparre spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.

Ella Ling

Hits (Career)

05/12/25 vs Mayer Lutheran	3
04/16/25 @ St. Croix Prep	2
04/10/25 @ Braham	2
04/09/25 @ Legacy Christian Academy	2
05/02/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy	1

On the hitting side, Ella Ling and Fayth Lindahl did most of the damage at the plate: Ling went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Lindahl went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Ling a new career-high. June Tessum was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: PACT Charter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, New Life Academy got the win against Legacy Christian Academy last Monday by a conclusive 16-4. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won seven in a row.

New Life Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for PACT Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6.

PACT Charter was able to grind out a solid win over New Life Academy in their previous meeting back in April, winning 6-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.