The Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors will face off against the Central Academy Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row dating back to last season, Metrolina Christian Academy turned things around against Hickory Grove Christian on Friday. They blew past the Lions 19-4. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Central Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Forest Hills on Thursday. Everything went Central Academy's way against Forest Hills as Central Academy made off with a 17-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Carys Thomas made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Thomas was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Melanie Jones was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with four RBI and one run. Siena Crawford was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Metrolina Christian Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Central Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Metrolina Christian Academy couldn't quite finish off Central Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will Metrolina Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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