Softball Recap: Trinity Episcopal Wins Going Away Against Collegiate

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, Trinity Episcopal was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 19-1 margin over the Collegiate Cougars. The high-scoring effort was just what the Titans needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Cooper Beatty

Hits (Career)

03/31/26 @ Collegiate	4
04/15/25 @ Collegiate	3
03/26/25 vs Saint Gertrude	3
03/18/25 vs Fredericksburg Christian	3
03/26/26 vs Nansemond-Suffolk Academy	2

Brooke Shelton and Cooper Beatty made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Shelton tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Beatty pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Shelton went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Beatty went 4-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those four hits gave Beatty a new career-high.

In other batting news, Lucia Fischi was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Harper Shelton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and two stolen bases.

Trinity Episcopal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Collegiate only posted an OBP of .227.

The victory got Trinity Episcopal back to even at 2-2. As for Collegiate, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trinity Episcopal will challenge Bishop Ireton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Collegiate, they will face off against Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Crusaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.56 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.