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Central College Softball Completes Unbeaten Florida Trip
Dutch pitching and defense shine in pair of close wins to finish 10-0 on spring break tour
Mar. 20, 2026 at 3:50pm
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The Central College softball team wrapped up an undefeated 10-game spring break trip to Florida with a pair of close wins on Thursday. Central defeated Hamilton University (N.Y.) 4-3 and the University of Massachusetts – Boston 5-3, relying on strong pitching and defense to secure the victories.
Why it matters
Central College's softball team is off to an impressive 13-1 start to the season, including a perfect 10-0 record on their annual spring break trip to Florida. The team's ability to win close games against tough out-of-conference opponents demonstrates their competitiveness and resilience, which will serve them well as they look to contend for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth later this spring.
The details
In the first game against Hamilton, Central took advantage of three errors by the opposition to score four runs, including a three-run single by pinch-hitter Jackie Sledden in the second inning. Pitcher Jadyn Huisman went five innings to earn the win, with Peyton Levine recording the save. In the second game against UMass-Boston, Central jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, with RBI hits from Larissa Miller, Sarah Stufflebeam, and Hannah Higgins. The Beacons rallied to make it 4-3, but an RBI single from Ali Henry in the fourth inning provided an insurance run for the final 5-3 margin. Levine started the game, with Ella Morse earning the win in relief.
- Central College completed its 10-game spring break trip to Florida on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
- The Dutch softball team will return home to Pella, Iowa to host Millikin University on Sunday, March 23, 2026 at 1 pm.
The players
Central College
The women's softball team from Central College in Pella, Iowa, which competes in NCAA Division III.
Jackie Sledden
A pinch-hitter for Central College who delivered a key three-run single in the win over Hamilton University.
Jadyn Huisman
The starting pitcher for Central College in the win over Hamilton University, going five innings and allowing two runs.
Peyton Levine
The relief pitcher who earned the save for Central College in the win over Hamilton University and also started the game against UMass-Boston.
Ella Morse
The relief pitcher who earned the win for Central College in the game against UMass-Boston, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing just two hits and one walk.
What’s next
Central College will return home to Pella, Iowa to host Millikin University on Sunday, March 23, 2026 at 1 pm.
The takeaway
Central College's softball team demonstrated its resilience and competitiveness by completing an undefeated 10-game spring break trip to Florida, relying on strong pitching and defense to secure a pair of close wins on the final day. This impressive start to the season positions the Dutch well to contend for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth later this spring.
