Softball Game Preview: Jasper Eagles vs. New Heights Christian Academy Cougars

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Previous Games

04/08/24 - Home	9-7 W
04/06/24 - Away	15-1 W
04/19/19 - Away	15-5 W
04/19/19 - Away	15-5 W
04/12/19 - Away	6-8 L
+ 5 more games

Jasper and New Heights Christian Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Eagles will square off against the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Jasper lost 14-4 to Archie on Thursday.

Crystal Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Addie Atnip was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

Meanwhile, New Heights Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Liberal, falling 12-1.

New Heights Christian Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was TEAGAN MARTINEZ, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

New Heights Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Jasper, they now have a losing record of 5-6.

New Heights Christian Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jasper hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .430. It's a different story for New Heights Christian Academy, though, as they've only averaged .200. Will they be able to contain Jasper's hitters?

Jasper skirted past New Heights Christian Academy 9-7 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.