Softball Preview: Covenant Academy vs. Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers
Covenant Academy and Central Fellowship Christian Academy are an even 4-4 against one another since August of 2018, but likely not for long. Covenant Academy will host the Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Covenant Academy is looking for their season?s first win.
Covenant Academy's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Heritage on Thursday. They came up short against the Hawks, falling 10-0.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against Gatewood on Tuesday by a score of 11-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Considering the Lancers have won three contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Avery Queen spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Anna Sweatt and Emmi Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Sweatt scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Jackson went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Those RBI were Jackson's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alena Gibby, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Covenant Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record.
Covenant Academy skirted past Central Fellowship Christian Academy 7-5 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Covenant Academy repeat their success, or does Central Fellowship Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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