The Liberty Christian Academy Heat are taking a road trip to challenge the Jones Trojans at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, Liberty Christian Academy came up short against Arendell Parrott Academy and fell 7-2.
Hollyn Thigpen
| 03/07/25 @ Arendell Parrott Academy | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ Lejeune | 2 |
| 04/29/24 @ Wilmington Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Pamlico Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Lejeune | 1 |
Hollyn Thigpen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Jones didn't have quite enough to beat Hobgood Charter on Friday and fell 7-5. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Payten Plyler was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). The dominant performance also gave her a new career-low in walks (zero). She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Jones now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Liberty Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jones struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Liberty Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 19-9 defeat they got from Jones when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can Liberty Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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