RCTC Softball Sweeps Crossover Tournament Doubleheader

Zoey Clark earns pitching wins in both games as RCTC offense explodes for 27 runs

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:33am

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The Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) softball team won both of their games on Friday in the Crossover Tournament, defeating Minnesota North College Itasca 11-3 and then Northland Community College 16-11. Pitcher Zoey Clark earned the win in both contests, while several RCTC batters had big offensive performances, including Jayda Bednarek, Ella Bergan, Gigi Lundi, and Ivette Mendoza.

Why it matters

The pair of wins improves RCTC's record on the season and keeps them competitive in the Crossover Tournament, an important early-season event for community college softball teams in the region. RCTC's strong offensive and pitching performances demonstrate the team's depth and potential for a successful season.

The details

In the first game against Itasca, Jayda Bednarek led the RCTC offense with two hits, including a double, and three RBIs. Zoey Clark and Cason Forbrook each added two hits, a double, and two RBIs. Clark earned the pitching win, allowing 10 hits and three earned runs over six innings. Against Northland, Ella Bergan went 4-for-5 with two RBIs, while Gigi Lundi and Ivette Mendoza each had three hits and three RBIs. Clark again earned the pitching win, going 5 1/3 innings and allowing three earned runs.

  • The games were played on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Zoey Clark

The RCTC pitcher who earned the win in both games of the doubleheader.

Jayda Bednarek

An RCTC batter who had two hits, including a double, and three RBIs in the first game.

Ella Bergan

An RCTC batter who went 4-for-5 with two RBIs in the second game.

Gigi Lundi

An RCTC batter who had three hits and three RBIs in the second game.

Ivette Mendoza

An RCTC batter who had three hits and three RBIs in the second game.

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The takeaway

RCTC's softball team demonstrated their offensive firepower and pitching depth in the Crossover Tournament, winning both of their games convincingly and setting themselves up for continued success this season.