Softball Game Preview: Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots vs. Liberty Christian Academy Heat

Wilmington Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Liberty Christian Academy a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots will welcome the Liberty Christian Academy Heat at 4:30 p.m. Wilmington Christian Academy has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Wilmington Christian Academy came up short against Ashley on Thursday, falling 18-4.

Lily Marella made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs. Emily Bloom also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Meanwhile, Liberty Christian Academy hadn't done well against Jones recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Heat came out on top in a nail-biter against the Trojans, sneaking past 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Heat have posted since April 30, 2024.

The team relied heavily on Layla Titus, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Liberty Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7-1.

Wilmington Christian Academy took their win against Liberty Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 18-7 score. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Heat have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.