Softball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Lyliana Kessler and Aspen Benscoter Lead Destin to Victory

Sharks

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 @ Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	32
03/28/25 @ Booker T. Washington	14
02/24/25 vs Pensacola Catholic	12
03/14/25 vs Pensacola	10
03/11/25 @ Central	10

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Notre Dame Academy, Destin was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Booker T. Washington Wildcats a 14-0 shutout. The Sharks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by ten runs or more this season.

Aspen Benscoter and Lyliana Kessler made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Benscoter tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Kessler didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits Benscoter has allowed since back in February. At bat, Benscoter went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI, while Kessler scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Kessler a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anita Palmer, who fired off three home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4. Those three home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Grisoff, who scored two runs and stole three 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 .538. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Destin's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Booker T. Washington, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Destin will welcome Lighthouse Private Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Destin's pitchers better be ready for this one: Lighthouse Private Christian Academy has averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Booker T. Washington, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Booker T. Washington Wildcats challenge Aletheia Christian Academy Lions at 6:03 p.m. on Monday. Their pitchers better be ready for this one: Aletheia Christian Academy has averaged an impressive 13.5 runs per game this season.