Softball Game Preview: Albuquerque Academy Chargers vs. Hope Christian Huskies

The Albuquerque Academy Chargers will face off against the Hope Christian Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Albuquerque Academy has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Albuquerque Academy barely beat Valley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Chargers were the clear victors by a 27-11 margin over the Vikings on Friday. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Lillyann La Fata

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/18/25 @ Valley	3
04/10/25 vs Manzano	2
03/21/25 vs Kirtland Central	2
04/08/25 vs Del Norte	1
04/02/25 vs Valley	1

Lillyann La Fata was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Samantha Walker, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double.

Albuquerque Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .717. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Hope Christian entered their contest against Bernalillo on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Huskies lost 21-3 to the Spartans. The Huskies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Hope Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Iliana Cordova, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.

Albuquerque Academy now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Hope Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-6.

Albuquerque Academy couldn't quite get it done against Hope Christian in their previous meeting on April 4th as they fell 8-5. Will the Chargers 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.