High Point Christian Academy has gone 8-2 against Gaston Christian recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Cougars will challenge the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. High Point Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
High Point Christian Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of North Carolina's top teams: Weddington, who was ranked first at the time (High Point Christian Academy was ranked fifth). The Cougars fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 5-4 on Saturday. The Cougars' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Paisley Dixon
| 04/26/25 @ Weddington | 10 |
| 04/25/25 vs Wesleyan Christian Academy | 6 |
| 04/22/25 vs West Stokes | 8 |
| 04/12/25 @ Covenant Day | 12 |
| 04/08/25 @ Grace Christian | 7 |
| + 10 more games |
Paisley Dixon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Kerri Langfitt was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Those home runs marked the first that she has launched this season. Madison Benson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Gaston Christian fell victim to Charlotte Latin and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Hawks, falling 16-0. The Eagles have struggled against the Hawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
High Point Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Gaston Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Gaston Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: High Point Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .381. It's a different story for Gaston Christian, though, as they've only averaged .249. Will they be able to contain High Point Christian Academy's hitters?
High Point Christian Academy beat Gaston Christian 6-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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