Raiders Open Home Stand with Two Victories Over Bishop State

GAME ONE vs. BISHOP STATE

Bre Hughes powered Northwest Florida State to a dominant 16-1 victory over Bishop State on Tuesday, driving in four runs on two hits. Hughes doubled in the second inning to bring in two runs and followed up with a two-run homer to center field in the third.

A nine-run second inning set the tone for the Raiders. Anastasia Acree and Hughes both had two-RBI hits, while Anna Grace Griggs, AJ Vineski, and an error contributed to the scoring frenzy. Acree capped off the inning with another two-run double.

The Raiders extended their lead in the third with Hughes' home run and a two-run double from Falyn Beebe.

Cailyn Heyl picked up the win, allowing just one run on two hits over three innings with two strikeouts. Bre Barnes followed with two perfect innings in relief.

Northwest Florida's offense was relentless, collecting 14 hits. Acree led the charge with a 3-for-4 performance, while Griggs, Sister Arnold, and Vineski also had multi-hit games. The team stole five bases and played flawless defense, with Arnold recording a game-high seven putouts.

Bishop State's Kaylee King and Emma Wilson each had a hit, with Harmony Stafford driving in the Wildcats' lone run.

GAME TWO vs. BISHOP STATE

A strong performance from the bottom of the lineup helped Northwest Florida State secure a 7-3 win over Bishop State in game two of the doubleheader. Haley Hughes, Julie Stevens, and Sara Watson combined for four of the Raiders' six hits, scoring four runs and driving in two.

The Raiders broke through in the fourth inning with a big offensive push. Hailey Henry launched a two-run homer to center, Hughes singled in a run, Watson doubled home another, and Bre Hughes drew a bases-loaded walk to bring in one more.

Mallory Baker earned the win with four strong innings, allowing just two hits and striking out five. AJ Vineski appeared in relief.

Henry led the Raiders with two RBIs, while Hughes went 2-for-2 at the plate. Northwest Florida showed patience, drawing six walks, with Falyn Beebe and Sister Arnold leading the way with two each. The team also swiped three bases.

For Bishop State, Titera Dukes provided two RBIs, while Harmony Stafford led all hitters with a 3-for-4 performance from the leadoff spot. Kaylee King added two hits in three at-bats.