Softball Game Preview: Hickory Grove Christian Lions vs. Concord Academy Eagles

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05/02/23 - Home	7-2 W
04/18/23 - Away	9-2 W
03/24/23 - Home	15-5 W
05/03/22 - Neutral	12-2 W
03/25/22 - Away	13-3 W
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Hickory Grove Christian is a perfect 10-0 against Concord Academy since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Lions will take on the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Hickory Grove Christian has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Hickory Grove Christian is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to Gaston Christian. That's two games in a row now that the Lions have lost by exactly ten runs.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Tuesday. Concord Academy came up short against SouthLake Christian Academy, falling 11-2. Concord Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Concord Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Milee Amburn, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.

Concord Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.

Hickory Grove Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Concord Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, winning 7-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.