Pats Softball Beats Gulf Coast State College Commodores, 4-2

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL -- The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Patriots secured a 4-2 victory over the Gulf Coast State College Commodores on Sunday in a thrilling showdown.

The Patriots took an early lead in the second inning after Tatumn Brimm grounded out, bringing in the first run. The Commodores quickly responded in the bottom of the second when Emily Chandler hit a home run to center field, tying the game at 1-1.

P&HCC Patriots regained the lead in the fourth inning. A key single by Kylie Cooper brought in two runs, giving the Patriots a 3-1 advantage. In the seventh, Greenly Elliott added an insurance run with a solo home run to left field, pushing the lead to 4-1.

In the circle, Kayla Bartley pitched a complete game for the Patriots, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out two and walking one. Bartley's strong performance held the Commodores in check throughout the game. Gulf Coast State College starter Lindsey Paul gave up six hits and three runs (two earned) in three innings of work, striking out six and walking none.

Cooper's RBI single was a pivotal moment in the game, and she led P&HCC with two RBIs. Kinzee Motley added two hits, contributing to the Patriots' offensive effort. Defensively, P&HCC played flawlessly, committing no errors, with Laila Rodriguez making seven plays in the field.

For Gulf Coast State College, Chandler's home run and two RBIs were the highlights. Chandler, along with teammates Kaylee Navarre, Macy Robinette, Kali Austerman, and Ainyah Stokes, each had one hit.

Coach Robbi Campbell reflected on the game, saying, "On the last day of the Juco Showdown, the Lady Patriots did not disappoint as they took a 4-2 victory over nationally ranked #11 D1 Gulf Coast State. The Lady Patriots finished the weekend with a 2-3 record, playing against some very talented teams. Over the weekend, our offense had 68 hits, 17 doubles, 3 triples, 4 home runs, and 63 runs. Kinzee Motley led the way at the plate, going 9-for-16 (.562) with 3 doubles, 1 home run, and 9 runs. I'm extremely proud of this team for the way they battled this weekend. We'll be back in action this week with a home game Wednesday against Richard Bland and a road trip to Louisburg College on Friday, weather permitting."