Softball Game Preview: Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association Patriots vs. Kenston Forest Kavaliers

Patriots

Runs

04/01/25 vs Miller School of Albemarle	1
03/27/25 vs Kenston Forest	12
03/22/25 vs Brunswick Academy	2
03/22/25 vs Bishop O'Connell	2
03/21/25 vs Christchurch School	14
+ 3 more games

The Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association Patriots are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will face off against the Kenston Forest Kavaliers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.

Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association blew Miller School of Albemarle out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Miller School of Albemarle got their revenge. The Patriots fell just short of the Mavericks by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Patriots couldn't push the score so high this time.

Meanwhile, Kenston Forest faced Trinity Episcopal in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Kavaliers fell just short of the Titans by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Kavaliers couldn't push the score so high this time.

Kenston Forest saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Mayton (2026), who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.

Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season. As for Kenston Forest, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Kenston Forest struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association's way against Kenston Forest in their previous matchup on Thursday, as Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association made off with a 12-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Patriots since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.