The High Point Christian Academy Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If High Point Christian Academy beats Wake Christian Academy with 12 runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Everything went High Point Christian Academy's way against West Stokes last Tuesday as High Point Christian Academy made off with a 12-2 victory. Winning may never get old, but High Point Christian Academy sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Paisley Dixon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). Dixon has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dixon was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Hailey Allred was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Blakely Bowman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Wake Christian Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Ravenscroft on Tuesday. Wake Christian Academy put the hurt on Ravenscroft with a sharp 17-2 win.
Like High Point Christian Academy, Wake Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Mayken Lynette. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lynette was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Lea Morgan was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ava Wulf, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
High Point Christian Academy's victory was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-2. As for Wake Christian Academy, their record now sits at 12-2.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. High Point Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. However, it's not like Wake Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
High Point Christian Academy suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Wake Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2017. Can High Point Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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