Calhoun Academy is 0-3 against Hammond since February of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers will venture away from home to face off against the Hammond Skyhawks at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Calhoun Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Thursday, Calhoun Academy needed a bit of extra time to put away Jefferson Davis Academy. They skirted past the Raiders 4-3. The win continues a trend for the Cavaliers in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won three in a row.
Chase Strickland and Joseph Lyons were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Strickland pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Lyons tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Strickland scored a run and stole a base, while Lyons scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Crews Felder, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hammond had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on Pinewood Prep with a sharp 15-9 victory last Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Skyhawks as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Calhoun Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hammond, their record is now 1-0.
Calhoun Academy suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Hammond when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can Calhoun Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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