The Durham Academy Cavaliers will square off against the Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Durham Academy's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Charlotte Country Day School has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Durham Academy took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Ravenscroft, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cavaliers had just enough and edged out the Ravens 20-19. The Cavaliers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Claire Lynch
| 04/03/25 vs Ravenscroft | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Neuse Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Southern School of Energy and Sustainability | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Durham School of the Arts | 1 |
| 05/03/24 vs Thales Academy Rolesville | 1 |
Claire Lynch was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Matelon Barber, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Durham Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .673. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in five consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Charlotte Country Day School fell victim to Providence Day and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Chargers, falling 12-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Buccaneers were not able to get on the board.
Durham Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Charlotte Country Day School, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Charlotte Country Day School's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Durham Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Charlotte Country Day School, though, as they've been averaging 10.9 hits. Given Durham Academy's sizable advantage in that area, the Buccaneers will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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