The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Whitecaps softball team continued their strong start to the 2023 season by sweeping Bossier Parrish Community College 6-4 and 11-2 on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Lassie League Complex.
With the sweep, the Whitecaps improved to 6-1 on the season and extended their winning streak to three games.
“I’m proud of what the team has done so far,â€� said Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach, Kelly Raines. “It’s a long season, but it’s always good to get started on the right foot and set the tone for the rest of the season.â€�
In the first game, GC overcame a 2-1 deficit with a 2-for-4 performance by designated player Karlie Barb, including a home run and three RBIs, and third baseman Aviana Gonzalez (2-for-3) with two hits and one RBI. Whitecaps pitcher Gabby Guzman held the Cavaliers to five hits and struck out eight in seven innings to improve to 3-0.
In the second game, GC powered to an 11-2 victory over Bossier Parish on a six-run second inning. Third baseman Tallulah Civoniceva went 2-for-3 (4-for-5 in two games) and scored two runs, first baseman Gabby Guzman went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs, catcher Maria Andrade hit another homer and collected a pair of RBIs, and center fielder Kamyrn Cottrell went 2-for-3. Whitecaps hurler Abigayle Woodson (1-1) notched her first win of the season and struck out eight in five innings.
GC opened the season winning three out of four games at the Island Invitational (Jan. 27-28) and routed Garden City Community College 19-2 on Jan. 28 in a non-tournament game to wrap up their opening weekend winning four out of five games.
The Whitecaps will continue their opening homestand and host Hill College on Feb. 10 in a doubleheader at 1 and 3 p.m.
For more information about the Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Whitecaps softball program, rosters and season schedule, visit .
ABOUT GALVESTON COLLEGE
Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.
