Softball Game Preview: North Iredell Raiders vs. Bunker Hill Bears

The North Iredell Raiders will face off against the Bunker Hill Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

North Iredell easily dispatched Hickory on Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. North Iredell fell just short of North Lincoln by a score of 8-6 on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Raiders in their meetings with the Knights: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Bunker Hill beat Lincolnton 9-4 on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Wolves: they've now won five in a row.

North Iredell's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. As for Bunker Hill, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.

North Iredell came up short against Bunker Hill when the teams last played back in March of 2024, falling 5-2. Will North Iredell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.