The High Point Christian Academy Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the East Forsyth Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
East Forsyth is hoping to do on Monday what Wesleyan Christian Academy couldn't on Thursday: put an end to High Point Christian Academy's winning streak, which now stands at four games. High Point Christian Academy never let Wesleyan Christian Academy onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. That looming 16-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for High Point Christian Academy yet this season.
Paisley Dixon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dixon was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, High Point Christian Academy let Maci Burkhart and Blakely Bowman loose on the outfield. Burkhart went 3-for-3 with three doubles, four RBI, and a run, while Bowman went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Bowman has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Allred, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, East Forsyth made easy work of Parkland on Friday and carried off a 16-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for East Forsyth.
Like High Point Christian Academy, East Forsyth also got a great game from a two-way player: Irelynn Price. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Price was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Hannah Niten was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Mariah Davis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
High Point Christian Academy's record is now 14-2. As for East Forsyth, their record is now 11-9.
East Forsyth's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Monday. High Point Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for East Forsyth, though, as they've been averaging only 4. Will High Point Christian Academy keep running through batters, or will East Forsyth buck the trend?
High Point Christian Academy took their victory against East Forsyth in their previous matchup back in February by a conclusive 21-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for High Point Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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