March 22, 2024 – On Thursday, the Saints took to their home field to face off against the Hillsborough Community College Hawks. The Saints, with an impressive 21-10 record, held the #20 national ranking. They were riding high after sweeping the #16 nationally ranked Seminole State College in their previous games.
The doubleheader began in thrilling fashion with the Saints scoring two runs in the first inning. The Hawks got on the board in the fifth, scoring their only run in the game. But the Saints weren’t finished, adding to their total throughout the rest of the game for the 9-1 victory.
The second half of the doubleheader was just a repeat of the first. After scoring one run in the first inning, the Saints scored a total of ten runs on eight hits. This game would only go five innings as the Saints would run rule the Hawks 11-0.
“Great two wins today,” Saints Head Coach Savanah Webster said. “We were solid on all areas of the field. I’m proud of the girls today for showing up with good energy.”
This Saturday, March 23, the Saints have an exciting doubleheader conference matchup against the NJCAA #5 ranked Indian River State College. The action kicks off at 1 p.m. at the SF Softball Field.
Come support the Santa Fe Saints at the SF Softball Field, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. Admission is free.
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