Calhoun Academy has gone 6-1 against Holly Hill Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Cavaliers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Calhoun Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They came out on top against King's Academy by a score of 6-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The result was nothing new for the Cavaliers, who have now won ten matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Chase Strickland
| 04/17/25 vs King's Academy | 15 |
| 04/09/25 @ Orangeburg Prep | 5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Clarendon Hall | 6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Annapolis Area Christian | 6 |
| 03/21/25 @ Thomas Sumter Academy | 8 |
The result came thanks to Chase Strickland's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up 15 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Colt Layton and Crews Felder did most of the damage at the plate: Layton went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Felder got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Layton is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Holly Hill Academy's offense. They lost 10-0 to St. John's Christian Academy on Monday. The Raiders' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Holly Hill Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Calhoun Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 18-8.
Calhoun Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Holly Hill Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. Will the Cavaliers repeat their success, or do the Raiders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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