Concord Academy hasn't had much luck against Hickory Grove Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Eagles will face off against the Lions at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Concord Academy took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Metrolina Christian Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Warriors 5-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Caisyn Berg spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Milee Amburn
| 04/03/25 vs Metrolina Christian Academy | 4 |
| 02/28/25 @ Piedmont Community Charter | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Piedmont Community Charter | 2 |
| 02/24/25 @ Greater Cabarrus S | 2 |
| 04/16/24 vs Metrolina Christian Academy | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Milee Amburn, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Addison Carmean also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hickory Grove Christian). They put the hurt on Monroe with a sharp 24-3 win last Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Concord Academy's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-5. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6.
Concord Academy came up short against Hickory Grove Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 7-2. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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