Softball Preview: High Point Academy Grizzlies vs. Southside Christian Sabres
High Point Academy is 7-0 against Southside Christian since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The High Point Academy Grizzlies will be staying on the road to face off against the Southside Christian Sabres at 6:00 p.m. High Point Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
High Point Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against St. Joseph's Catholic (and have done all season long). High Point Academy was the clear victor by a 19-2 margin over St. Joseph's Catholic on Tuesday. While fans of High Point Academy might be used to big wins, the 17-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Alyx Creel was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Kyleigh Lawter was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Southside Christian had to settle for an 11-9 defeat against Brashier Middle College Charter on Tuesday.
High Point Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season. As for Southside Christian, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-3.
Everything went High Point Academy's way against Southside Christian in their previous matchup last Tuesday as High Point Academy made off with a 14-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for High Point Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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