Softball Recap: Addie Phelps leads a balanced attack to beat Cape Fear Christian Academy

By Team Reports May 12, 2024, 6:15am

Softball Recap: Lawrence Academy Warriors vs. Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles

Lawrence Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They had just enough and edged the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles out 2-1. Winning may never get old, but Lawrence Academy sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.

Clair Ferebee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on seven hits.

At the plate, Lawrence Academy's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Addie Phelps, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base. Phelps has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.

Lawrence Academy is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.

As of now, neither Lawrence Academy nor Cape Fear Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.

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