Softball Recap: Lake Lure Classical Academy Comes Up Short

Lake Lure Classical Academy extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-8 in the process. They lost 25-0 to the Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles. If the Raptors were looking for revenge after losing 12-2 to the Eagles when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. That looming 25-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.

For Pinnacle Classical Academy's part, Evie Hawkins was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Hawkins has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.

In other batting news, Pinnacle Classical Academy let Anzlee Kilby and Maggie Gomez-Huffman run wild. Kilby went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles, while Gomez-Huffman went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three doubles. Those five stolen bases gave Kilby a new career-high. Dinah Gladden was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Lake Lure Classical Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-0 defeat against Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy on the 28th. As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, they have also already played their next matchup, a 14-3 victory against Community Christian Academy on the 29th.