Softball Game Preview: Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Faith Christian Patriots

The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders will venture away from home to face off against the Faith Christian Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Harrells Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.

Harrells Christian Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Wake Christian Academy on Thursday. The Crusaders blew past the Bulldogs 19-5. That looming 19-5 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Crusaders yet this season.

Regan Cannon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Cannon was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

Breelyn Peed

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/03/25 @ Wake Christian Academy	5
05/08/24 @ Faith Christian	2
05/02/24 @ Grace Christian	2
04/15/24 vs Mintz Christian Academy	2
03/26/24 @ Wayne Christian	2

In other batting news, Breelyn Peed was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with five RBI and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Makenzie Jackson was another key player, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4.

Harrells Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Faith Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Freedom Christian Academy, falling 15-0.

Faith Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Harrells Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.

Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Harrells Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Faith Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Harrells Christian Academy skirted past Faith Christian 6-5 in their previous matchup on Tuesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Crusaders since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.