Patriots Explode for Doubleheader Sweep at Wake Tech

P&HCC softball bounces back with 18-1 and 8-2 victories over Wake Technical Community College

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:06am

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Patrick & Henry Community College softball team swept a non-conference doubleheader against Wake Technical Community College, winning the first game 18-1 and the second game 8-2. The Patriots' offense was dominant, combining for 26 runs on 32 hits across the two games. Freshman Trinity Aherron led the charge in the opener with a standout 4-for-4 performance, including a two-run home run and an RBI triple. The Patriots broke the game open early and continued to add on throughout. In the second game, sophomore Morgan McCrary opened the scoring with a solo home run, and the Patriots finished with 13 hits in the 8-2 victory.

Why it matters

This doubleheader sweep was an important bounce-back performance for the Patriots after starting 0-2 in conference play. The team's offensive outburst and strong pitching efforts demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level and build momentum heading into the rest of the season.

The details

In the first game, the Patriots scored four runs in the second inning and then exploded for nine runs in the third, highlighted by Aherron's home run and a two-run double from Morgan McCrary. They continued to add on in the fifth inning. Aherron and Hannah Haynes each recorded four hits, while Aris Smith, Laura Brown, McCrary, and Kylie Cooper added multi-hit performances. Lily Carola earned the win in the circle, and Trinity Custer provided relief. In the second game, McCrary's solo home run in the fourth inning sparked an eight-run performance for the Patriots, who finished with 13 hits. Haynes went 3-for-3, and Brooklynn Hicks, Smith, and McCrary each drove in two runs. Aris Smith earned the win, allowing just two runs over six innings, and Carola recorded the save.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Trinity Aherron

A freshman on the Patrick & Henry Community College softball team who had a standout performance in the first game, going 4-for-4 with a two-run home run, an RBI triple, and two singles.

Kylie Cooper

A sophomore on the Patrick & Henry Community College softball team who had a two-run single in the second inning of the first game.

Morgan McCrary

A sophomore on the Patrick & Henry Community College softball team who hit a two-run double in the third inning of the first game and a solo home run in the fourth inning of the second game.

Hannah Haynes

A sophomore on the Patrick & Henry Community College softball team who recorded four hits in the first game and went 3-for-3 in the second game.

Robbi Campbell

The head coach of the Patrick & Henry Community College softball team, who emphasized the team's response following conference play.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great response from our group. We came out aggressive at the plate, executed throughout the lineup, and got strong performances in the circle. It was important for us to get back to playing our style of softball and build some momentum moving forward.”

— Robbi Campbell, Head Coach

What’s next

The Patriots will return to action on Wednesday with a non-conference road doubleheader against Southwest Virginia Community College, with first pitches scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The takeaway

This doubleheader sweep was a much-needed bounce-back performance for the Patrick & Henry Community College softball team after starting conference play 0-2. The team's dominant offensive output and strong pitching efforts demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level and build momentum heading into the rest of the season.