Softball Game Preview: Centennial Eagles vs. Atholton Raiders

By Team Reports May 1, 2026, 10:52pm

Softball Preview: Centennial Eagles vs. Atholton Raiders

Eagles

Runs

05/01/26 vs Long Reach9
04/30/26 @ Howard3
04/23/26 @ Glenelg3
04/22/26 @ Mt. Hebron1
04/20/26 @ River Hill20
+ 9 more games

Centennial has gone 8-2 against Atholton recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Raiders at 4:15 p.m. Centennial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.

Centennial will bounce into Monday's contest after beating Long Reach, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Eagles walked away with a 9-6 win over the Lightning on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Audray Zheng was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.

In other batting news, Maddie Reese was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Aleshia Kesar, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.

Centennial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-2 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, Atholton earned a 5-1 win over Wilde Lake on Friday. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the Wildecats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Like Centennial, Atholton also got a great game from a two-way player: Reagan Law. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Law was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

In other batting news, Lauren Latour was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Noelle Braxton also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

The win got Centennial back to even at 7-7. As for Atholton, their record is now 14-5.

Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Centennial has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Atholton struggles in that department as they've averaged .526. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Centennial couldn't quite get it done against Atholton in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 10-7. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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