Knoxville Central is 1-9 against Hardin Valley Academy since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Knoxville Central will take on Hardin Valley Academy at 5:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
It was a proper cat-fight when Knoxville Central faced off against Campbell County on Tuesday. Knoxville Central never let Campbell County get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bobcats.
Meanwhile, Hardin Valley Academy entered their tilt with Maryville on Wednesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Red Rebels. The game was the first time the Hawks have beaten the Red Rebels on their field since April 20, 2022.
Hardin Valley Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Knoxville Central, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Knoxville Central might still be hurting after the 16-6 defeat they got from Hardin Valley Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can Knoxville Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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