Softball Recap: Destin Has No Trouble Against Pensacola Catholic

Sharks

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 @ Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	32
04/01/25 vs Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	15
04/04/25 @ Pensacola Catholic	14
03/28/25 @ Booker T. Washington	14
02/24/25 vs Pensacola Catholic	12

Destin never got on the board in their matchup last Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Pensacola Catholic on Friday. They put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 15-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Sharks, who have now won nine matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.

The team relied heavily on Anita Palmer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Keelie Ellis was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Destin was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Destin is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Pensacola Catholic, they dropped their record down to 1-11 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home.

Coming up, Destin will welcome Booker T. Washington at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pensacola Catholic, they will head out to face off against Pine Forest at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 11.1 runs per game this season.