Softball Game Preview: Cannon Cougars vs. Charlotte Christian Knights

The Cannon Cougars will venture away from home to take on the Charlotte Christian Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cannon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.

It was a proper cat-fight when Cannon faced off against Covenant Day on Tuesday. The Cougars came out on top against the Lions by a score of 6-3. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won eight in a row.

Addie Hartz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

Carly Benz

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/29/25 vs Covenant Day	3
04/14/25 @ Covenant Day	2
03/25/25 vs Gaston Christian	2
04/17/25 @ Charlotte Country Day School	1
04/15/25 vs Charlotte Christian	1

On the hitting side, Carly Benz was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Andie Evans was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Charlotte Christian came out on top against Providence Day on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Knights were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Chargers. Considering the Knights have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Cannon pushed their record up to 13-6-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Charlotte Christian, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-6.

Cannon took their victory against Charlotte Christian in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 11-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.