Softball Game Preview: Mount Juliet Christian Academy Saints vs. Goodpasture Christian Cougars

Mount Juliet Christian Academy is 0-9 against Goodpasture Christian since March of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. Mount Juliet Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Goodpasture Christian at 4:30 p.m.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 18-1 to Ezell-Harding Christian.

Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Goodpasture Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Nashville Christian 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since May 1, 2024.

Serenity Harrison spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high.

On the hitting side, Goodpasture Christian let Laura Beth Blessing and Brooklyn Jones run wild. Blessing scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5, while Jones scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Faith Ivy also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Goodpasture Christian, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-6 record.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Goodpasture Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Mount Juliet Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.