Calvary Christian hasn't had much luck against Campbell County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cougars will square off against the Camels at 5:30 p.m. Calvary Christian has given up an average of 15.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calvary Christian is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Bellevue, falling 17-5.
Kennedy Wright made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Maris Sternberg also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Campbell County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past Cooper 9-8. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Hope Hamilton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Faith Whitford was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Moriah Price, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Campbell County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cooper struck out nine times.
Campbell County pushed their record up to 14-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Calvary Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-18.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Calvary Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. However, it's not like Campbell County struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calvary Christian might still be hurting after the 23-0 loss they got from Campbell County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
