Calvary Academy hasn't had much luck against Atlantic Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Warrior will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Calvary Academy has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calvary Academy managed to slip by King's Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Warrior lost 15-5 to the Knights on Monday. The matchup marked the Warrior's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Tori DiChiara was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Ciccone, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Atlantic Christian narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past King's Christian 5-4. That's two games straight that the Cougars have won by just one run.
Ava Nixon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Atlantic Christian saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jojo Weeks, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Atlantic Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory got Atlantic Christian back to even at 3-3. As for Calvary Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Atlantic Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Calvary Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. It's a different story for Atlantic Christian, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Calvary Academy's hitters?
Calvary Academy came up short against Atlantic Christian in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 4-1. Will the Warrior have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
