Softball Game Preview: Holmes Aces vs. Currituck County Knights

Aces

Runs

04/01/25 @ Currituck County	5
03/27/25 @ Pasquotank County	15
03/19/25 @ Perquimans	0
03/18/25 vs Northeastern	17
03/18/25 vs Northeastern	15
+ 6 more games

For the second straight game, Holmes will face off against Currituck County. The Aces will be playing at home against the Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Holmes is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.

The home team had won the previous six meetings between Holmes and Currituck County, and Currituck County kept the tradition alive. The Aces fell just short of the Knights by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday.

For Currituck County's part, Julia Twine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 13 Ks.

On the hitting side, Currituck County got a big performance out of Morgan Eisel, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Eisel a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaydence Hassell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Currituck County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Currituck County's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-6. As for Holmes, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.

Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Holmes has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Currituck County struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.