Charlotte Latin hasn't had much luck against Cannon recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Hawks will face off against the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Latin's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so Cannon's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Charlotte Latin didn't have quite enough to beat Charlotte Christian and fell 4-3. The matchup marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Ainsley Sullivan
| 04/01/25 vs Charlotte Christian | 16 |
| 03/11/25 vs Sun Valley | 7 |
| 03/08/25 @ North Raleigh Christian Academy | 19 |
| 03/03/25 vs Greater Cabarrus S | 6 |
| 02/26/25 @ Charlotte Country Day School | 5 |
Ainsley Sullivan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Talia Hawa was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cannon, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They put the hurt on Charlotte Country Day School with a sharp 19-1 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won five games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Emma Farley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in strikeouts (three). She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Layla Wagner was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Jolie Matthews was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Cannon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .778. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cannon now has a winning record of 6-5-1. As for Charlotte Latin, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Charlotte Latin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .480. However, it's not like Cannon struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
