Softball Recap: Vance Charter Knights vs. Oxford Prep Griffins
Vance Charter entered their tilt with Oxford Prep with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Oxford Prep Griffins on Tuesday. This was payback for Vance Charter, who suffered a 9-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Leah Rice made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Rice has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rice was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dakota Dickerson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Morgan Matthews was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Oxford Prep's side, Addyson Faucette was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits.
On the hitting side, Kaeli Gilleland was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Vance Charter's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. As for Oxford Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vance Charter will face off against Wake Prep Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wake Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Oxford Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Falls Lake at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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