Softball Game Preview: Freedom Christian Academy Patriots vs. Liberty Christian Academy Heat

The Freedom Christian Academy Patriots are taking a road trip to take on the Liberty Christian Academy Heat at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Freedom Christian Academy is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

On Thursday, Freedom Christian Academy got the win against Grace Christian by a conclusive 9-1. Fans of the Patriots have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.

Rylan Miller made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Freedom Christian Academy let Savannah Graham and Victoria Bryant run wild. Graham went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Bryant scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Graham has posted since back in April of 2024. Genesis Lebron also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Meanwhile, Liberty Christian Academy came up short against Jones on Thursday, falling 11-1. The Heat have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Liberty Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hollyn Thigpen, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.

Liberty Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Freedom Christian Academy, their win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0.

Liberty Christian Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Freedom Christian Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. It's a different story for Liberty Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging 9.5 hits. Given Freedom Christian Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Liberty Christian Academy will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.