Softball Preview: Vanguard College Prep Vikings vs. Hill Country Christian School of Austin Knights
The Vanguard College Prep Vikings will be playing at home against the Hill Country Christian School of Austin Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Vanguard College Prep will head into Tuesday's game out to bounce back: they came back down to earth on Tuesday after soaring to a six-point contest in their last game. They fell just short of Brentwood Christian by a score of 12-10. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Vanguard College Prep in their matchups with Brentwood Christian: they've now lost four in a row.
Addie Morris made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Angie Duarte, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hill Country Christian School of Austin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 20-7 walloping at the hands of Brentwood Christian.
Kinsey White made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. MC Gilliam was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Vanguard College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Hill Country Christian School of Austin, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Vanguard College Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .397. However, it's not like Hill Country Christian School of Austin struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Vanguard College Prep took their victory against Hill Country Christian School of Austin in their previous meeting on Friday by a conclusive 12-6. Will Vanguard College Prep repeat their success, or does Hill Country Christian School of Austin have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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