Softball Recap: Destin Wins Going Away Against Lighthouse Private Christian Academy

Sharks

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 @ Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	32
04/01/25 vs Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	15
03/28/25 @ Booker T. Washington	14
02/24/25 vs Pensacola Catholic	12
03/14/25 vs Pensacola	10

Destin won the last time they faced Lighthouse Private Christian Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Sharks were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Stingrays. The Sharks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by ten runs or more this season.

Aspen Benscoter made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Benscoter was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Destin let Anita Palmer and Keelie Ellis run wild. Palmer went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one triple, while Ellis scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Those four hits gave Palmer a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Grisoff, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Destin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

The victory made it two in a row for Destin and bumps their season record up to 10-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Destin will welcome Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Sharks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pensacola at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Stingrays are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a five-game losing streak.