Softball Game Preview: Northlake Christian Wolverines vs. Houma Christian Warriors

The Northlake Christian Wolverines will face off against the Houma Christian Warriors on Wednesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Northlake Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They didn't even let Episcopal on the board, marking the Wolverines' second-straight 15-0 shutout. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Meanwhile, Houma Christian beat Delcambre 5-1 on Tuesday. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

The victory made it two in a row for Northlake Christian and bumps their season record up to 12-13. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Houma Christian, they now have a winning record of 13-12.

Northlake Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Houma Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.