Softball Game Preview: Heritage Panthers vs. Merritt Island Christian Cougars

Heritage hasn't had much luck against Merritt Island Christian recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Heritage Panthers challenge Merritt Island Christian Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Heritage has given up an average of 17 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Heritage is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Bayside, falling 18-1.

Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Merritt Island Christian's offense. They lost 17-0 to Perrysburg on Tuesday.

Merritt Island Christian has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. Heritage's loss dropped their record down to 2-9.

Heritage might still be hurting after the 17-2 defeat they got from Merritt Island Christian in their previous meeting back in February. Can Heritage avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.