Softball Game Preview: Durham School of the Arts Bulldogs vs. Carrboro Jaguars

Durham School of the Arts hasn't had much luck against Carrboro recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bulldogs will welcome the Jaguars at 4:30 p.m. Durham School of the Arts has given up an average of 19.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Durham School of the Arts is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 31st straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 15-5 to Granville Central.

Durham School of the Arts saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aset Fields, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double was Fields' first of the season. Arianna Dillon was another, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Carrboro). They were the clear victors by a 21-5 margin over Durham School of the Arts on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Jaguars in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won six in a row.

Lauren Curry and Jaida Jakubiak did most of the damage at the plate: Curry went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and three runs, while Jakubiak got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs. Another player making a difference was Vivian Martin, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.

Carrboro lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.

Carrboro's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Durham School of the Arts, their loss dropped their record down to 0-15.

Durham School of the Arts might still be hurting after the 21-5 defeat they got from Carrboro in their previous meeting on Wednesday. Will the Bulldogs 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.