The Hardin Valley Academy Hawks will challenge the Knoxville Central Bobcats at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hardin Valley Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Carter, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Hawks put the hurt on the Green Hornets with a sharp 15-5 victory on Monday.
Elsie Hatcher
| 04/14/25 @ Carter | 4 |
| 03/13/25 @ Maryville | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Bearden | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Maryville | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Farragut | 2 |
Hardin Valley Academy got a massive performance out of Elsie Hatcher, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave Hatcher a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Souders, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Hardin Valley Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carter struck out 14 times.
Meanwhile, Knoxville Central entered their tilt with Karns on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Beavers get on the board and left with a 1-0 win.
Knoxville Central's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Hardin Valley Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-17 record this season.
Hardin Valley Academy couldn't quite finish off Knoxville Central when the teams last played back in March of 2024 and fell 10-8. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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