Softball Game Preview: Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars vs. Perry Meridian Falcons

The Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Perry Meridian Falcons at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Greenwood Christian Academy is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

Greenwood Christian Academy lost 16-4 to Edinburgh on Monday.

Grace Kahle was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Elle Schnake was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Perry Meridian suffered their closest defeat since April 15, 2024 on Wednesday. They fell just short of Whiteland by a score of 3-1. The Falcons have struggled against the Warriors recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.

Caitlin Harris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Macy Stroud made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.

Greenwood Christian Academy's record is now 6-11. As for Perry Meridian, their record now sits at 9-13.

Perry Meridian's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Greenwood Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Perry Meridian, though, as they've been averaging only 3.5 strikeouts. Will Greenwood Christian Academy keep running through batters, or will the Falcons buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.