Greenwood Christian Academy and Herron are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars will be playing at home against the Herron Achaeans at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Greenwood Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Greenwood Christian Academy lost 20-7 to Oldenburg Academy on Tuesday.
Reagan Willis and Summer Huberts stepped up to the plate in a big way. Willis scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Huberts scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Willis is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Herron gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter as Herron made off with a 12-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Herron needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Jordyn Ault made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ault was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Taylor Bailey was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Hailey Norkus was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Greenwood Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Herron, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Greenwood Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Herron struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Greenwood Christian Academy couldn't quite finish off Herron in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 31-29. Can Greenwood Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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