SBCC Softball falls to Long Beach City College 14-2 at Pershing Park

City College's softball team lost to Long Beach City College 14-2 on Feb. 6 at Pershing Park.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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City College's softball team lost to Long Beach City College 14-2 on Feb. 6 at Pershing Park. The game started off poorly for the Vaqueros as a single and a stolen base by the leadoff hitter quickly took away their momentum. Long Beach followed up with back-to-back doubles and a 3-run home run, jumping out to a 4-0 lead. The Vikings' hitters were aggressive, forcing pitcher Ruby Bartholomew to work early. After a rough start allowing eight runs, the Vaqueros brought in pitcher Sammi Korte as a reliever. Korte cruised through the final nine Long Beach outs, allowing only three hits and one run the rest of the way. In the final frame, the Vaqueros scored two runs, but the rally was short-lived, with the game ending 14-2.

Why it matters

This game highlights the challenges faced by the SBCC softball team as they compete against a strong opponent in Long Beach City College. The lopsided score reflects the talent and experience gap between the two teams, but also showcases the Vaqueros' determination to fight until the end, even in the face of a significant deficit.

The details

Long Beach City College's hitters came out aggressive, fouling off pitches and making SBCC pitcher Ruby Bartholomew work early. After a rough start allowing eight runs, the Vaqueros brought in pitcher Sammi Korte as a reliever. Korte cruised through the final nine Long Beach outs, allowing only three hits and one run the rest of the way. In the final frame, the Vaqueros scored two runs, but the rally was short-lived, with the game ending 14-2.

  • The game was played on Feb. 6, 2026 at Pershing Park.

The players

Ruby Bartholomew

The starting pitcher for the SBCC Vaqueros softball team.

Sammi Korte

The relief pitcher for the SBCC Vaqueros softball team.

Gracie Verdugo

The third baseman for the SBCC Vaqueros softball team.

Anja Perreira

The first baseman for the SBCC Vaqueros softball team.

Bella Cox

The centerfielder for the SBCC Vaqueros softball team.

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What they’re saying

“They had a very strong and aggressive lineup. I was hitting my spots, sometimes they just figure you out.”

— Ruby Bartholomew, Pitcher

“You can tell they were a team that focused a lot on the outside corner. It was easier once we figured that out and started throwing inside; it was calmer.”

— Sammi Korte, Relief Pitcher

“I knew it was the bottom of the fifth so there was nothing to lose. All I thought was see ball, hit ball and that's what happened.”

— Sammi Korte, Relief Pitcher

“The most important thing is I want them to continue to fight to the end. The unexpected can happen at any time, it's just about giving ourselves that chance.”

— Monica Salas, Head Coach

“I'm proud of how they showed up until the end. If they continue to have good energy, good things will happen.”

— Monica Salas, Head Coach

The takeaway

This game showcases the resilience and determination of the SBCC softball team, even in the face of a lopsided defeat. Despite the challenging start and the Vikings' early dominance, the Vaqueros continued to fight until the end, scoring two runs in the final frame. This performance highlights the team's potential and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic, as their head coach emphasized.