Softball Game Preview: Strong Rock Christian Patriots vs. Piedmont Academy Cougars

The Strong Rock Christian Patriots will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Piedmont Academy Cougars at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Strong Rock Christian will be strutting in after a win while Piedmont Academy will be coming in after a loss.

Strong Rock Christian is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Jackson. The Patriots walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Red Devils on Thursday. The game was the first time the Patriots have beaten the Red Devils on their field since August 11, 2020.

Meanwhile, Piedmont Academy fell victim to Bethlehem Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 9-0 to the Knights.

Piedmont Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sarah Ellen Stroud, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.

Strong Rock Christian couldn't quite get it done against Piedmont Academy in their previous meeting back in August of 2024 as they fell 5-2. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.