28-04-2025
Lady Raiders clinch postseason berth after perfect season
NICEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) – The 20-0 Northwest Florida softball team has secured a playoff berth after finishing conference play with a perfect record.
At the start of the season, little was expected by the team following two straight years in which national title runs were cut short.
A roster dominated by freshmen was assembled, mixing up the previous year's rhythm. However, as the season progressed, the Lady Raiders found their momentum unchanged despite the new faces.
Currently, the Lady Raiders are riding a 38-game winning streak and have compiled a season record of 54 wins and two losses.
An undefeated record at home has been maintained, and the top spot in the Panhandle Conference was secured for the third consecutive year.
Sophomore pitcher Cailyn Heyl has been credited with leading the defense, recording 128 strikeouts across 56 games this season.
The Lady Raiders are now awaiting their opponent for the FCSAA Division I Championship Series, which is scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 7.
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