Softball Game Preview: King's Academy Lions vs. Cherokee Chiefs

The King's Academy Lions will venture away from home to face off against the Cherokee Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Cherokee took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on King's Academy, who comes in off a win.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Saturday. King's Academy was the clear victor by a 17-3 margin over Concord Christian. King's Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Cherokee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 12-0 to Volunteer.

King's Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Cherokee, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.

King's Academy suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Cherokee in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.