Softball Preview: Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles vs. LaVille Lancers
Elkhart Christian Academy is 1-6 against LaVille since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles will look to defend their home field against the LaVille Lancers at 5:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Elkhart Christian Academy is is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Fremont.
Ryleigh Viront was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Sophia Culp was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, LaVille was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 12-1 to Mishawaka Marian.
LaVille saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caitlyn Goffinet, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. Goffinet has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Elkhart Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for LaVille, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
LaVille's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Elkhart Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .539. It's a different story for LaVille, though, as they've only averaged .332. Will they be able to contain Elkhart Christian Academy's hitters?
Elkhart Christian Academy suffered a grim 25-8 defeat to LaVille in their previous matchup back in May of 2021. Will Elkhart Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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