
Lions
03/18/25 @ Lucy Beckham | 17 |
03/12/25 @ Charlotte Country Day School | 14 |
03/24/25 vs Hickory Grove Christian | 13 |
03/13/25 vs Gaston Christian | 13 |
03/27/25 vs Ambassador Christian School | 12 |
Covenant Day's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers 14-4. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 games by six runs or more this season.
Avery Houseton made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Covenant Day got a massive performance out of Reilly Jane (RJ) Llaneza, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, Llaneza posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March. Elizabeth Kirsch was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Covenant Day always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Charlotte Country Day School only posted an OBP of .280.
Covenant Day's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-4-1. As for Charlotte Country Day School, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Covenant Day will venture away from home to take on Providence Day at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Charlotte Country Day School, they will host Cannon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Buccaneers surely won't give up without a fight.
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