Softball Earns Another Double-Header Sweep

Vs. Spoon River College

State College of Florida Softball delivered a dominant all-around performance Saturday, rolling to an 11-0 shutout victory over Spoon River College behind a breakout game from Kierstyn Aumua.

Aumua powered the offense with four RBIs on two hits, highlighted by a three-run home run to left field in the fourth inning. She also doubled to center in the third, driving in another run as part of a multi-hit effort.

SCF opened the scoring in the first inning when an error brought home the game's first run. The Manatees extended their lead in the third as Bree Urban singled down the right-field line to plate a run, and Aumua followed with his RBI double to make it 3-0.

The game broke open in the fourth inning when SCF erupted for six runs. A'Lana Martinez, Kaylin Smith, and Cailinne Kelly each delivered RBI singles before Aumua capped the rally with his three-run blast to left, putting the contest firmly out of reach.

On the mound, Allison Cole set the tone with 5 scoreless innings to earn the win. The left-hander allowed just three hits, struck out one, and walked one. SCF's pitching staff kept Spoon River off balance throughout, preserving the shutout.

At the plate, SCF totaled 11 hits. Urban, Smith, Jamie Sepsick, and Aumua each recorded two hits, while Smith also drew two walks to lead a patient offensive approach that produced four free passes. The Manatees were aggressive on the basepaths, stealing eight bases in the game, with Smith and Martinez swiping multiple bags.

Defensively, SCF was flawless, committing no errors.

Vs. Miami Dade College

A dominant sixth inning propelled the Manatees to an 11-3 victory over Miami Dade College on Saturday.

After a tightly contested game through five innings, SCF erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the sixth to break it open. A'Lana Martinez led the charge, finishing 3-for-4 with a home run and multiple RBIs. She homered to center field in the sixth as part of the decisive rally and added singles in the third and fifth innings.

The sixth-inning outburst featured contributions throughout the lineup. Cailinne Kelly delivered an RBI single, Kierstyn Aumua and Jamie Sepsick each drove in runs with doubles, and Kaitlyn Shea worked a bases-loaded walk to force in a run. Martinez later drew a walk with the bases loaded to cap the scoring in the frame.

Miami Dade struck first in the fourth inning, capitalizing on a defensive miscue to plate two runs before Escalante added an RBI single to make it 3-0. However, SCF settled in and quickly shifted momentum.

Dava Hoffer earned the win with a strong outing on the mound. The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing four hits and three runs—none earned—while striking out six and walking two. Her ability to limit damage and keep Miami Dade off balance set the stage for the late offensive surge.

Sepsick joined Martinez with a three-hit performance as SCF totaled eight hits and demonstrated patience at the plate, drawing five walks.