We've got a battle between Lions coming up. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Hickory Grove Christian has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Covenant Day will arrive with seven straight victories.
Hickory Grove Christian managed to slip by Piedmont Community Charter the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Hickory Grove Christian lost 14-3 to Piedmont Community Charter on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Covenant Day posted their closest win since May 10, 2024 on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over Ashley Ridge.
Reilly Jane (RJ) Llaneza made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Houseton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Allen, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Covenant Day pushed their record up to 9-1-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Hickory Grove Christian suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Covenant Day when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can Hickory Grove Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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