Barron Collier is 8-2 against Palmetto Ridge since March of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Bears at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Things were looking good for Barron Collier after they put the first run on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 12-4 to North Fort Myers. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Riley Hopwood
| 02/20/26 vs North Fort Myers | 11 |
| 02/12/26 @ Gulf Coast | 12 |
| 02/10/26 vs Ida Baker | 10 |
Riley Hopwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and eight unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sidney Dawick was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Dawick is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Ciena Van Gemert was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Palmetto Ridge fell victim to LaBelle and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cowboys/Cowgirls. The Bears haven't had much luck with the Cowboys/Cowgirls recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Barron Collier now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Palmetto Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Barron Collier got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Palmetto Ridge by a conclusive 12-2 score. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Bears have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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