Gainesville, FL- The Santa Fe softball team were at home on Thursday hosting the Hillsborough Community College Hawks.  The Saints came into the game with a 21-10 record and nationally ranked at #20.  They are coming off a sweep of the #16 nationally ranked Seminole State College.  Today they would continue their win streak as they went on to sweep the Hawks 9-1 and 11-0.

How It Happened

Game One

After forcing Hillsborough to a three and out, Santa Fe would strike first by scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning.  Lead off Sydney Fowler starting things off for the Saints by hitting a double to center field.  This was followed up by a single to left field by Kamaya Cohen which moved Fowler to third base.  Arianna Wright grounded out at first base but scored Fowler and advanced Cohen to third base.  Juliann Smith hit a sacrifice fly to score Cohen (2-0, Saints).

Alexis Daphney hit a line drive three run homerun early in the bottom of the 3rd inning (5-0, Saints).   Sydney Fowler hit a solo homerun in the 4th inning.

After singling on a ground ball to center field Kamaya Cohen stole second and third base.  After Arianna Wright hit a double to left field Cohen scored. 

The Hawks would score their only run of the game in the fifth inning after Vanessa Neptune homered on a line drive to center field.  Jayla Clark and Kamaya Cohen would score the final two runs putting the final score at 9-1.  Saints win! 

Game Two

Both Ryleigh Bauer and Sydney Fowler saw time in the circle in game two for the Saints.  Both pitchers combined forces by not allowing a single run to shut out the Hawks. 

The Saints put up one run in the first inning after Arianna Wright hit a line drive single to left fielder Avery Dorsey scoring Sydney Fowler. 

In the 2nd inning the Saints were unstoppable scoring a total of ten runs on eight hits.  The leading batter for the Saints was Arianna Wright who went two for three at the plate with three RBI's.  Fowler, Cloey O'Doniel, Jayla Clark, Alexis Daphney, Kamaya Cohen, and Juliann Smith all recorded hits. 

This game would only go 5 innings as the Saints would run rule the Hawks 11-0.     

Comments From Coach Webster

"Great two wins today.  We were solid on all areas of the field.  I'm proud of the girls today for showing up with good energy."

Up Next

On Saturday March 23 the Saints are scheduled for another double header conference matchup against NJCAA #5 ranked Indian River State College at 1PM and 3PM at home.