Softball Preview: Cor Jesu Academy vs. Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights
Cor Jesu Academy will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against the Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Cor Jesu Academy is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They lost 13-5 to Westminster Christian last Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Incarnate Word Academy faced Lutheran South in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Incarnate Word Academy won by a run and slipped past Lutheran South 3-2.
Sophia Otten spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Erin Meriwether, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Meghan Fowlie, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Cor Jesu Academy skirted past Incarnate Word Academy 8-7 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Does Cor Jesu Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Incarnate Word Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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