Softball Game Preview: Benton Academy Plays at Home

By Team Reports Sep 6, 2024, 2:06am

Softball Preview: Benton Academy Raiders vs. Central Holmes Christian Trojans

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Benton Academy is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Central Holmes Christian is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Benton Academy Raiders will face off against the Central Holmes Christian Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are at an even 4-4-1 against one another since July of 2017.

Last Monday, Benton Academy came up short against Central Holmes Christian and fell 10-5.

For Central Holmes Christian's part, the team relied heavily on Lillian Brannon, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie McBride, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Benton Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2. As for Central Holmes Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.

Benton Academy came up short against Central Holmes Christian when the teams last played last Monday, falling 10-5. Will Benton Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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