Softball Game Preview: Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars vs. Payne Tech Lions

The Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars will square off against the Payne Tech Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Montclair Kimberley Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over Belleville. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Buccaneers: they've now won four in a row.

Meanwhile, Payne Tech never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They put the hurt on East Side with a sharp 14-0 victory. Considering the Lions have won seven contests by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Payne Tech is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Montclair Kimberley Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.

Montclair Kimberley Academy might still be hurting after the 18-8 loss they got from Payne Tech in their previous meeting on April 7th. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.