West Cabarrus is 1-6 against Hickory Ridge since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Wolverines will host the Ragin' Bulls at 6:00 p.m. West Cabarrus has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Cabarrus managed to slip by Independence the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wolverines came up short against the Patriots on Thursday, falling 15-1. The Wolverines' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
West Cabarrus saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cadyn Ready, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Hickory Ridge beat Legion Collegiate Academy 6-1 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Ragin' Bulls.
Embler Kristyn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Elizabeth Baker was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Hickory Ridge's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for West Cabarrus, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
West Cabarrus might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Hickory Ridge in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Wolverines 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.
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