Softball Game Preview: Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders vs. Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks

Jefferson Davis Academy hasn't had much luck against Colleton Prep Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders will look to defend their home field against the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks at 6:00 p.m. Colleton Prep Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Jefferson Davis Academy, who comes in off a win.

While Jefferson Davis Academy's victory against Wardlaw Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Jefferson Davis Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Wardlaw Academy on Tuesday, sneaking past 6-4. The win continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won seven in a row.

Kaylee Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.

At the plate, Abby Deering was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Rileigh York, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Colleton Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 8-3 to Holly Hill Academy.

Colleton Prep Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elena Mathis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another was Brayli Stanfield, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Colleton Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Jefferson Davis Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.

Jefferson Davis Academy suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Colleton Prep Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2019. Will Jefferson Davis Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.