Softball Preview: Liberty Christian Academy Eagles vs. Shekinah Christian Flames
Liberty Christian Academy is 0-3 against Shekinah Christian since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Liberty Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Shekinah Christian Flames at 5:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Liberty Christian Academy is is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 25-3 to Mansfield Christian.
Meanwhile, Shekinah Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 20-10 to Tree of Life Christian. Even though they lost, Shekinah Christian's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.3 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Brook Purdy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Lydia Masula, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Liberty Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Shekinah Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Liberty Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Shekinah Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .371. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Liberty Christian Academy suffered a grim 22-11 defeat to Shekinah Christian in their previous matchup last Monday. Can Liberty Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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