Softball Recap: Oxford Prep Griffins vs. Vance Charter Knights
If Oxford Prep was riding high off their 10-0 takedown of Wake Prep Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Oxford Prep Griffins took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vance Charter Knights on Tuesday. Oxford Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Vance Charter apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Addyson Faucette was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits.
On the hitting side, Kaeli Gilleland was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Vance Charter's side, Leah Rice was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Rice has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rice was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dakota Dickerson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Morgan Matthews was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Oxford Prep dropped their record down to 8-4 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Vance Charter, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oxford Prep will square off against Falls Lake at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Vance Charter, they will head out on the road to challenge Wake Prep Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Vance Charter's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Wake Prep Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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