The Oxford Prep Griffins will challenge the Vance Charter Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Oxford Prep's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Vance Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Oxford Prep took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Person.
Addyson Faucette
| 04/09/25 vs Person | 8 |
| 04/04/25 @ Roxboro Community | 7 |
| 04/02/25 vs Falls Lake | 10 |
Addyson Faucette spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hailey Crowder and Makala Roberson did most of the damage at the plate: Crowder scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Roberson went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Mileena Webb, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Vance Charter earned an 8-3 victory over Franklin Academy on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
The team relied heavily on Dakota Dickerson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Aubrey Puryear was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Vance Charter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Vance Charter pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Oxford Prep, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Oxford Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Vance Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oxford Prep suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Vance Charter when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Griffins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
