SouthLake Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Concord Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. SouthLake Christian Academy will welcome Concord Academy at 4:30 p.m. SouthLake Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
SouthLake Christian Academy will bounce into Tuesday's matchup after beating Gaston Christian, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. SouthLake Christian Academy came out on top against Gaston Christian by a score of 9-4 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for SouthLake Christian Academy.
Hayden Blair 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 12 Ks.
Ava Sherard
| 04/17/25 vs Gaston Christian | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Langtree Charter Academy | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Concord Academy | 2 |
| 04/22/24 @ Gaston Christian | 2 |
| 04/04/24 vs Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy | 2 |
On the hitting side, Ava Sherard was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Maelyia Blair was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Concord Academy lost 21-3 to Lee Park Prep on Monday.
Concord Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. SouthLake Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Concord Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
SouthLake Christian Academy took their victory against Concord Academy in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 12-2 score. Will SouthLake Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Concord Academy has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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