Central Academy is 0-10 against West Stanly since April of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Cougars are taking a road trip to face off against the Colts at 6:00 p.m. Central Academy will be strutting in after a win while West Stanly will be coming in after a loss.
Central Academy will bounce into Wednesday's matchup after beating Parkwood, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Cougars walked away with a 3-0 victory over the Wolf Pack on Monday. The win was nothing new for the Cougars as they're now sitting on three straight.
Addison Crawford
| 04/14/25 @ Parkwood | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Forest Hills | 11 |
| 04/01/25 vs Cuthbertson | 7 |
| 03/27/25 vs Anson | 17 |
Not much got past Addison Crawford, who gave up just four hits to keep Parkwood off the board. Crawford has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Central Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kieryn Peters, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Peters is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, West Stanly came up short against Piedmont on Monday and fell 5-1. The Colts have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Madi Whitley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
Central Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-8. As for West Stanly, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 10-1 and their overall record down to 16-3.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like West Stanly struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Central Academy suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to West Stanly when the teams last played back in March. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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