Softball Recap: Williston Has No Trouble Against Newberry

Red Devils

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 @ Chiefland	15
03/28/25 vs Bronson	11
03/27/25 vs Dunnellon	11
03/25/25 vs Columbia	11
03/07/25 @ Suwannee	11

Williston never got on the board in their matchup last Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Newberry on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over the Panthers. Considering the Red Devils have won nine matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Aubrey Bertrand was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Bertrand was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Asencion, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luna Asencion, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.

Williston was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .395. They are 7-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Williston's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9. As for Newberry, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-3.

Looking ahead, Williston will square off against Columbia at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Newberry, they will take on P.K. Yonge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Wave will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.