Lions
| 04/20/26 vs Wardlaw Academy | 8 |
| 04/16/26 vs Heathwood Hall Episcopal | 1 |
| 04/14/26 vs Horse Creek Academy | 6 |
| 04/02/26 vs Ridge Spring-Monetta | 3 |
| 04/01/26 @ Silver Bluff | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
The Augusta Christian Lions will square off against the Hammond Skyhawks at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Augusta Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
While Augusta Christian's victory against Wardlaw Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lions skirted past the Patriots 8-7. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won seven in a row.
Avery Sheppard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on McKenzie Krebs, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Bailey Brown, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Augusta Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Hammond was not able to break out of their rough patch last Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Wardlaw Academy, falling 12-3.
Ava Sapp was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Hammond's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Augusta Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 12-2.
Augusta Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Lions have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hammond, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Augusta Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
