Queen's Grant is 0-4 against Hickory Grove Christian since March of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. Queen's Grant will host Hickory Grove Christian at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hickory Grove Christian will be up against a hot Queen's Grant squad: the team just extended their winning streak to 11. Queen's Grant was the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Monroe on Monday.
Addi Benton
| 03/24/25 vs Monroe | 11 |
| 03/20/25 @ Langtree Charter Academy | 14 |
| 03/19/25 vs Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy | 9 |
| 03/17/25 vs Forest Hills | 9 |
| 03/13/25 vs Greater Cabarrus S | 5 |
| + 6 more games |
Addi Benton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Queen's Grant got a massive performance out of Alyssa Steele, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most runs Steele has posted since back in April of 2024. Nicole Strickland-Mitchell was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Queen's Grant always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .828. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .571 or higher in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Hickory Grove Christian can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Monroe as Hickory Grove Christian made off with a 24-3 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Queen's Grant's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Hickory Grove Christian, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Queen's Grant might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Hickory Grove Christian in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Queen's Grant have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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