Softball Game Preview: Cary Academy Chargers vs. Thales Academy Apex Titans

The Cary Academy Chargers will square off against the Thales Academy Apex Titans at 6:16 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Cary Academy is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 26-10 to North Raleigh Christian Academy. Even if the Chargers couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Meanwhile, Thales Academy Apex unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against Cary Academy two weeks ago, falling 23-11.

Sophie Stein was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Madeline Wehrenberg was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in six of her five plate appearances.

Cary Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Thales Academy Apex, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Cary Academy took their win against Thales Academy Apex when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 23-11. Will Cary Academy repeat their success, or does Thales Academy Apex have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.