Softball Game Preview: Calhoun Academy Cavaliers vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals

The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers will challenge the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun Academy will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.

On Thursday, Calhoun Academy made easy work of Thomas Sumter Academy and carried off a 16-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Cavaliers, who have now won six matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

Cailin Shirer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Shirer was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Skyler Ulmer was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sara Marshall Covington, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.

Calhoun Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive contests.

Calhoun Academy pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.2 runs. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.

Thomas Sumter Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Calhoun Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Thomas Sumter Academy, though, as they've been averaging 9.4 hits. Given Calhoun Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Thomas Sumter Academy will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.