Softball Game Preview: Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles vs. Falkville Blue Devils

For the second straight game, Decatur Heritage Christian Academy will face off against Falkville. The Eagles will take on the Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Everything went their way against Falkville as they made off with an 11-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.

Marissa Adams was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Adams was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.

Lexi Germany

Hits (Career)

04/28/25 vs Falkville	3
04/18/25 @ Elkmont	1
03/07/25 vs Belgreen	1
03/01/25 vs Decatur	1
02/22/25 @ Hubbertville	1

In other batting news, Sarah Burchell and Lexi Germany did most of the damage at the plate: Burchell went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Germany went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Germany a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Allie Tidwell, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They are 9-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Falkville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-18 record this season. As for Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 14-18-2.