Raiders Beat Pearl River, East Central to Finish Louisiana Trip 8–0

YOUNGSVILLE, La. — No. 1 Northwest Florida State Softball closed out its trip to Louisiana in dominant fashion, picking up two more wins Friday over Pearl River (10–2, five innings) and East Central (7–1) to improve to a perfect 8–0 on the season.

The Raiders' offense was on full display, scoring 17 runs across the two games. Falyn Beebe played a major role, accounting for four RBIs and going 3-for-4 in the opener. Ana Grace Griggs had a strong day, collecting four hits, driving in a run and scoring four times. In the circle, Marlee Parsons, Isabelle Warrick and Savannah Carter combined to throw 12.0 innings, allowing just six hits and three earned runs while striking out 11.

Game One: Northwest Florida 10, Pearl River 2 (5 innings)

Pearl River struck first with a solo home run in the bottom of the first, but Northwest Florida quickly seized control in the top of the second with a five-run outburst.

A passed ball and an RBI groundout tied the game before Beebe delivered a two-run single to right field to give the Raiders a 4–2 lead. Mallory Baker capped the inning by drawing a hit-by-pitch to bring home the fifth run.

Northwest Florida added another run in the third on a fielder's choice, then put the game away in the fifth. Griggs singled in the first run of the inning and later scored on a passed ball, before Beebe cleared the bases with a two-run triple to push the lead to 10–2.

Parsons earned the win, allowing one hit and two runs over five innings while striking out three and walking one. Nyla Tretau and Griggs each recorded multiple hits, while Bre Hughes and Griggs stole multiple bases as the Raiders swiped eight total bases in the game.

Game Two: Northwest Florida 7, East Central 1

The Raiders set the tone early, scoring four runs in the first inning. Two runs crossed the plate on a fielder's choice, and Karson McGowan followed with a two-run double to extend the early advantage.

East Central scored its lone run in the fifth on an RBI triple, but Northwest Florida answered immediately. An error plated one run, and Jaci Gary followed with a two-run single to seal the 7–1 victory.

Warrick earned the start for the Raiders, surrendering four hits and one run over five innings while striking out four. Carter was sharp in relief, tossing two scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Griggs went 2-for-3 to lead the Raiders at the plate, while McGowan and Julie Stevens each drove in two runs.