Softball Preview: Central Holmes Christian Trojans vs. Starkville Academy Volunteers
After two games on the road, Central Holmes Christian is heading back home. They will welcome the Starkville Academy Volunteers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Central Holmes Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Central Holmes Christian made easy work of Hebron Christian and carried off a 14-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won six contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Anna Duke was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Daynie Parish, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Central Holmes Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Starkville Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Oak Hill Academy back in July and fell 4-3.
Central Holmes Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Starkville Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Central Holmes Christian came up short against Starkville Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 13-8. Will Central Holmes Christian 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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