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State Tournament Recap: SF Softball
GAINESVILLE, FLA. - Santa Fe softball's 2021 season concluded on Sunday, May 9 in the FCSAA State Tournament. The Saints faced three teams ranked inside the NJCAA Division I Top-20 poll, and were able to get past No. 15 Pensacola State College 11-10 in their first game in a thrilling, back-and-forth extra-inning contest. Santa Fe then bowed out with losses to No. 12 Indian River and No. 5 College of Central Florida
In Context
The Saints berth into the FCSAA State Tournament represented the program's 16th appearance all-time, first since the 2017 season, and first under Head Coach Lindsay Fico in her third season. The Saints have improved their record in all three seasons under her direction.
SF Results
5/7 - vs. No. 15 Pensacola State College, W (11-10, 9 inn.) - Recap | Box Score | Photos
5/8 - vs. No. 12 Indian River State College, L (5-1) - Recap | Box Score | Photos
5/9 - vs. No. 5 College of Central Florida, L (5-2) - Recap | Box Score | Photos
Here are some of the additional highlights for the Saints from the tournament, which was played at Boombah Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, Fla.
All-State Honorees
All-Tournament Team
A Key Moment
Saints Down No. 15 Pensacola State College in Extra-Inning Thriller
TWEET: SAINTS WIN! Beasley gets the game-winning RBI and the win in the circle, as SF holds on in an extra-inning thriller. Carter caught a lineout in center & tossed to Prom at second base for the game-ending double play!
— Santa Fe Saints (@santafesaints) May 8, 2021
Next Up: No. 12 Indian River State College at 7:00 on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/GWM0SLYAm3
Fico's Focus