For the second straight game, Lugoff-Elgin will face off against Spring Valley. The Demons will be playing at home against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lugoff-Elgin knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Spring Valley likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Lugoff-Elgin made easy work of Spring Valley and carried off a 15-4 victory. The win continues a trend for the Demons in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won eight in a row.
Casandra Merriweather
| 04/21/26 @ Spring Valley | 7 |
| 04/16/26 vs Westwood | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Westwood | 2 |
| 04/13/26 vs North Central | 3 |
| 04/10/26 vs Camden | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
Casandra Merriweather made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Haley Starcher was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Haleigh Miranda, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Lugoff-Elgin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 22 hits in three consecutive matchups.
The victory got Lugoff-Elgin back to even at 10-10. As for Spring Valley, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-9.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lugoff-Elgin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Spring Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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