The Rocky Mount Academy Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the High Point Christian Academy Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Rocky Mount Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They came out on top against GRACE Christian by a score of 5-2.
Berkeley Miller
| 05/10/25 vs GRACE Christian | 13 |
| 05/06/25 vs Wilson Christian Academy | 12 |
| 05/02/25 @ Faith Christian | 6 |
| 04/17/25 vs Pungo Christian Academy | 12 |
| 04/14/25 @ North Raleigh Christian Academy | 15 |
| + 9 more games |
Berkeley Miller made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landry Miller, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Another was Katie Bulluck, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Rocky Mount Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as GRACE Christian only posted a batting average of .185.
High Point Christian Academy came out on top against Wayne Christian on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Eagles. Considering the Cougars have won 12 games by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
High Point Christian Academy let Blakely Bowman and Landyn Smith run wild. Bowman went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs, while Smith went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Bowman has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Lila Allred, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
High Point Christian Academy pushed their record up to 15-4 with the win, which was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Rocky Mount Academy, their record now sits at 12-7.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rocky Mount Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like High Point Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .396. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
