Softball Game Preview: Calhoun Academy Cavaliers vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals

The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers will venture away from home to face off against the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Calhoun Academy is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

Calhoun Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Thomas Sumter Academy, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Calhoun Academy blew past Thomas Sumter Academy 18-7 on Tuesday. Considering the Cavaliers have won five matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

For Thomas Sumter Academy's part, Anna Luzzi made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Luzzi a new career-high. Lila Kate Stines was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.

Calhoun Academy pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Thomas Sumter Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Calhoun Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Thomas Sumter Academy, though, as they've been averaging 8.8 hits. Given Calhoun Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Thomas Sumter Academy will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.