Softball Game Preview: Ravenscroft Ravens vs. North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights

Ravenscroft hasn't had much luck against North Raleigh Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Ravens will venture away from home to take on the Knights at 5:00 p.m. Ravenscroft has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Ravenscroft is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against American Leadership Academy-Johnston, falling 15-5.

Macie Mackinnon

Stolen Base

04/29/25 vs American Leadership Academy-Johnston	2
04/29/25 vs Durham Academy	2
04/24/25 @ Cary Academy	3
04/22/25 vs Durham Academy	1
04/10/25 vs Wake Christian Academy	2
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Macie Mackinnon and Cole MacKinnon stepped up to the plate in a big way. Mackinnon went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run, while MacKinnon went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Mackinnon is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games she's played.

Meanwhile, North Raleigh Christian Academy came up short against Grace Christian on Thursday and fell 4-1. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Olivia McCoy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits.

At the plate, North Raleigh Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Gibb, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.

North Raleigh Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Ravenscroft, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11-1.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ravenscroft has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like North Raleigh Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Ravenscroft might still be hurting after the 18-3 defeat they got from North Raleigh Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Ravens avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.