Angelina College Softball Weekly Recap

Here's a recap of last week's Angelina College Lady 'Runner softball games.

Lady Roadrunner Softball Splits Four Games at Mardi Gras Invitational

Finally, the Lady Roadrunner softball team got the opportunity to play some official games. After Wednesday’s scheduled home opener against Cisco College was a washout, AC’s ladies hit the road to Youngsville, Louisiana for the two-day Mardi Gras Classic.

Friday’s doubleheader opened with a 16-5 loss to No. 4 Northwest Florida State Community College. Katherine Page drove in a pair of runs, while teammates Trinnity Blatz, and Emily Zunker added an RBI each.

The Lady Roadrunners rebounded in the nightcap, beating Hinds College 7-1 behind a strong overall performance from Jessi Sumpter. The freshman from Neches went 4-for-4 at the plate, homering and driving in a total of three runs. Sumpter also earned the pitching win, tossing a complete game while striking out five and allowing just one earned run. Izzy Allen, Elizabeth Craig and Blatz added an RBI each.

Saturday’s action opened with the Lady ‘Runners’ 13-11 win over Bishop State CC. Allen homered and drove in four runs, and Emily Zunker added another three RBI. Page, Sumpter, Blatz, Craig and Taylor Milliken each drove in a run. Madison Johnson, Megan Luce and Sumpter teamed up in the pitching circle for the win.

AC closed out the Invitational against Meridian CC, with the Lady Roadrunners falling in a 7-3 final. Allen and Sumpter each drove in a run in the loss.

The Lady Roadrunners (2-2) will host their home opener on Wednesday, Feb. 5 against Tyler Junior College. The doubleheader at Lady Roadrunner Field is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.

On Friday, AC Softball will open the Angelina Invite featuring four teams playing eight games over two days.