Eagle Softball Heads to Conference Play

Northeast Texas Community College Softball is preparing to start weather-dependent conference games on Saturday, March 16. NTCC finished the non-conference portion of its schedule on Tuesday, March 12, with a split against Midland College.

After falling 4-9 in game one, NTCC got hot and scored in almost every inning to pick up the win in game 2, 11-8. The win was a team effort with multiple players hitting well and the pitching staff combining for a multi-pitcher performance to get the win.

The Eagles continue to improve each game under first-year Head Coach Haley Colwell. They look to take the momentum to Region 14 play as they head to Athens to face Trinity Valley Community College on Saturday, March 16.

Offensively, The Eagles are led by sophomore Raelyn Kinard, who has a .385 batting average and three triples. Freshman Peyton Holland leads the team with seven home runs, 20 runs batted in (RBI), and 14 stolen bases.

In the circle, sophomore Braylynn Henderson led in pitched innings and earned run average (ERA). Braylynn has a 3.22 ERA with 45 Strikeouts. First-year students Hope Grant, Peyton Holland, Hayley Garrett, Henderson, and fellow sophomore Ashlyn Castro comprise the Eagle pitching staff.

Northeast Texas Community College is part of the Eastern Conference of Region 14, along with Paris Junior College, Kilgore College, Tyler Junior College, Trinity Valley College, Navarro College, and Bossier Parrish Community College.

For current schedules, visit the NTCC Athletics website at www.ntcceagles.com.