Softball Recap: St. Petersburg Falls to Hollins in First Game of Season

St. Petersburg unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Hollins Royals by a score of 11-10 on Thursday. The Green Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Royals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

Anne Clare Penney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and seven unearned) runs on three hits.

At the plate, Novalee Rollins and Taylor Page did some serious damage despite the final result: Rollins scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Page scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Jayden Grimes was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

Even though they lost, St. Petersburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hollins onlymanaged three hits.

Hollins pushed their record up to 1-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Petersburg will host Osceola at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hollins, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Indian Rocks Christian at 7:00 p.m.