Softball Preview: Granville Central Panthers vs. South Granville Vikings
Granville Central is 0-10 against South Granville since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Granville Central Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the South Granville Vikings at 4:30 p.m.
Granville Central is is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Friday. They lost 13-3 to J.F. Webb.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, South Granville gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Louisburg a 15-0 shutout. The victory was nothing new for South Granville as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Chaleigh Currin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Currin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Currin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Georgia Preddy was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Madeline Wilkins was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Granville Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for South Granville, their win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-7.
Granville Central suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to South Granville in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Granville Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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