Softball Game Preview: Berean Christian Bulldogs vs. Highlands Christian Knights

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Previous Games

03/21/25 - Home	23-13 W
04/02/24 - Away	24-8 W
03/19/24 - Home	21-9 W
02/25/20 - Away	0-15 L
04/07/17 - Home	1-11 L
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Berean Christian and Highlands Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2015, but likely not for long. The Bulldogs will face off against the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Berean Christian is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.

On Tuesday, Berean Christian didn't have quite enough to beat Port St. Lucie and fell 16-15. Even if the Bulldogs couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Julianne Severson and Lillian Severson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Julianne got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Lillian scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. That triple marked the first that Julianne hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Britton, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.

Highlands Christian hadn't beaten Boca Raton Christian on the road since March 1, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Knights were the clear victors by a 23-8 margin over the Blazers. That looming 23-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Knights yet this season.

Berean Christian now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Highlands Christian, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-9.

Berean Christian took their win against Highlands Christian in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 23-13 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.