MC Softball Sweeps Season Opener with Shutout Wins

Lady Chaparrals defeat Coastal Bend College in doubleheader

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:15pm

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The Midland College softball team kicked off their season with a pair of shutout victories over Coastal Bend College on Saturday at the Freddie Ezell Softball Complex. The Lady Chaparrals won the first game 8-0 and the second game 5-0.

Why it matters

The dominant performance to start the season is an encouraging sign for the Midland College softball program, which is looking to build on last year's success and make a deep playoff run in 2026.

The details

In the first game, pitcher Anays Perez allowed just one hit and struck out one over five innings. Offensively, Jalyn Montes homered and drove in three runs, while Karissa Garcia, Emma Davis, Perez, Alexys Cornejo, and Brianna Flores also contributed at the plate. In the second game, Marie Rondeau scattered four hits and struck out six for the Lady Chaparrals. Cornejo, Brianna Flores, and Suri Flores led the offense.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Anays Perez

Pitcher for the Midland College softball team.

Jalyn Montes

Outfielder for the Midland College softball team.

Karissa Garcia

Infielder for the Midland College softball team.

Emma Davis

Infielder for the Midland College softball team.

Alexys Cornejo

Infielder for the Midland College softball team, a graduate of Andrews High School.

Marie Rondeau

Pitcher for the Midland College softball team.

Brianna Flores

Outfielder for the Midland College softball team.

Suri Flores

Infielder for the Midland College softball team.

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The takeaway

The Midland College softball team's dominant start to the season, with two shutout victories, demonstrates the program's strength and potential for a successful 2026 campaign.