Cary Academy is 0-10 against North Raleigh Christian Academy since March of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Chargers will face off against the Knights at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Cary Academy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Thales Academy Rolesville, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. The Chargers blew past the Knights 17-7 on Tuesday. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, North Raleigh Christian Academy had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 22-2 margin over Durham Academy on Tuesday. That looming 22-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Knights yet this season.
North Raleigh Christian Academy let Kelsey Knox and Cora Harmsen run wild. Knox got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Harmsen scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. What's more, Knox posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bella Gibb, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
North Raleigh Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .718. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Cary Academy and bumps their season record up to 4-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for North Raleigh Christian Academy, their record now sits at 5-10.
Cary Academy suffered a grim 26-10 defeat to North Raleigh Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Chargers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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