Softball Game Preview: Ravenscroft Ravens vs. American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots

The Ravenscroft Ravens will square off against the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Ravenscroft is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.

Ravenscroft made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Cary Academy, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Ravenscroft put the hurt on Cary Academy with a sharp 20-10 win on Tuesday. The Ravens not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 19, 2024.

Jesi Porfirio

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/25/25 vs Cary Academy	6
03/19/25 @ Franklin Academy	2
04/26/24 vs St. Mary's	2
04/19/24 @ Durham Academy	2
04/29/24 vs GRACE Christian	1

Ravenscroft let Jesi Porfirio and Cole MacKinnon run wild. Porfirio went 3-for-5 with six RBI and two runs, while MacKinnon scored five runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those six RBI gave Porfirio a new career-high. Macie Mackinnon was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Ravenscroft always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .619. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy-Johnston fell victim to Grace Christian and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They came up short against the Crusaders, falling 13-0. The Patriots have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.

American Leadership Academy-Johnston's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Ravenscroft, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.

American Leadership Academy-Johnston's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Ravenscroft has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. It's a different story for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, though, as they've only averaged .353. Will they be able to contain Ravenscroft's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.