Softball Preview: Forsyth Home Educators Hawks vs. Calvary Christian Cougar
Forsyth Home Educators has been on the road for two straight, but in their first game on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Calvary Christian Cougar at 4:30 p.m. in their first game on Thursday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Forsyth Home Educators scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on Greater Vision Academy with a sharp 20-12 win. The victory was just what Forsyth Home Educators needed coming off of a 16-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Abigail Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and ten unearned) runs off two hits. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rachel Petusky, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Ella Beaver, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Calvary Christian came into Thursday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past North Hills Christian 15-4. The win was just what Calvary Christian needed coming off of a 15-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Forsyth Home Educators' victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Calvary Christian, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Forsyth Home Educators took their victory against Calvary Christian in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 18-3. Will Forsyth Home Educators repeat their success, or does Calvary Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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