Softball Recap: Goodpasture Christian's Win Ends Eight-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Goodpasture Christian). Everything went their way against the Ezell-Harding Christian Eagles on Wednesday as they made off with a 16-8 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 last Tuesday.

Hope Brown made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laura Beth Blessing, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Jones, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.

Goodpasture Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ezell-Harding Christian only managed seven hits.

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Previous 5 Games

04/09/25 @ Ezell-Harding Christian	16-8
04/08/25 vs Ezell-Harding Christian	10-0
04/07/25 @ Donelson Christian Academy	2-9
04/03/25 vs Friendship Christian	0-2
04/01/25 vs Mount Juliet Christian Academy	14-1

Goodpasture Christian's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-9. As for Ezell-Harding Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Goodpasture Christian is set to take on their familiar foe Davidson Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Ezell-Harding Christian will face off against rival Nashville Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.