Village Christian Academy is 0-7 against Cape Fear Christian Academy since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Knights will face off against the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Village Christian Academy has given up an average of 13.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Village Christian Academy is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Monday. They came up short against Freedom Christian Academy, falling 15-0. That's two games in a row now that the Knights have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Meanwhile, Cape Fear Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Christ the Cornerstone Academy get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Considering the Eagles have won four matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Glenna Mclamb was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Cape Fear Christian Academy let Megan Harrold and Hailey Wangelin run wild. Harrold went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Wangelin scored three runs while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs Wangelin has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristina Kennedy, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Cape Fear Christian Academy pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.4 runs on average over those games. As for Village Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Village Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Cape Fear Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Village Christian Academy suffered a grim 22-0 defeat to Cape Fear Christian Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2021. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
