Softball Game Preview: Hernando Christian Academy Lions vs. First Academy Eagles

Hernando Christian Academy has gone a perfect 10-0 against First Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Hernando Christian Academy Lions will look to defend their home field against the First Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Hernando Christian Academy is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Hernando Christian Academy came up short against Real Life Christian Academy on March 4th, falling 31-5.

Piper Gill

Stolen Base

03/04/25 vs Real Life Christian Academy	1
02/21/25 @ Grace Christian	1
02/20/25 @ Meadowbrook Academy	3

Piper Gill was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Gill is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 19 runs the game before, First Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They lost 11-1 to Real Life Christian Academy. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

First Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayleigh Collop, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.

Hernando Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for First Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hernando Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like First Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .508. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Hernando Christian Academy took their win against First Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 17-3. Does Hernando Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will First Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.