Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XII, Issue II - Fall 2018 | Page 14

ATHLETICS
UPDATE
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Spring Ball in Burlington Basketball Wrap-up
The women’s softball team clinched post-season play in the
NJCAA DII District F Softball Tournament in Burlington, N.C. The
team opened the tournament with a win, 6-2, defeating Surry
Community College. In game two of the day, the Bobcats lost
a hard fought 8-7 game against eventual tournament winner
Pitt Community College. The loss put the Bobcats in the loser’s
bracket and forced the team to play their third game of the day
against Southeastern Community College. In the elimination game,
PHSC fought hard before falling 10-8. PHSC finished the
season 22-18. The men’s basketball team wrapped up the 2017-18 season with
a 97-92 win over Ava Maria University JV on the Bobcat’s home
court. “The team had a challenging season. I was encouraged by
their hard work and dedication to improve their play,” said Micheal
Jones, PHSC Men’s Basketball Head Coach. The team finished
6-15 on the season.
The men’s baseball team clinched a spot in the NJCAA DII District
Tournament by defeating ASA College of Miami two games to one
in the NJCAA Region 8 DII best of three series. The team travelled
to Burlington, N.C. mid-May finishing the district tournament 1-2,
closing the season at 36-18. “I was really proud of our ball club
this season,” said Steve Winterling, Men’s Baseball Head Coach
and Athletic Director. “I couldn’t ask anything more of the effort
they gave on the baseball field. We had a unique chemistry that
put together a great season.”
Theaplais Williams, freshman center, takes the shot during the game
against Johnson University.
Brock Meier, freshman, right handed pitcher, up at bat as PHSC hosts
St. Pete College.
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PHSC Perspective