PHOTOS: Matanzas shuts down Flagler Palm Coast in crosstown softball action

Matanzas is in first place in its district.

By Jake Montgomery
| 1:40 p.m. March 26, 2021

Nikki Perrine, a senior, reaches second after hitting a double. She finished with two hits and two runs batted in.

Madison Cerycy

Bailey Holmes

FPC's Hannah Kurek attempts to get Alyssa Payne out at third.

FPC centerfielder Kylee Burns

FPC outfielder Kylee Burns

Matanzas senior Lovie Haley

Hannah Kurek

Lauren Sampselle

Matanzas pitcher Emma Wood is a senior.

Scarlett Shields

Chloe Baker makes a toss to second base for an out against FPC.

Matanzas' Alyssa Payne slides into home to pick up the first run on Thursday, March 25. Photos by Jake Montgomery

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The high-energy Matanzas Pirates beat the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs in softball 4-1 on Thursday, March 25.

Matanzas took the lead with senior Alyssa Payne stealing home to put her team on the board. Emma Wood struck out five batters from the pitcher's circle for Matanzas.

After the game, both coaching staffs were happy with the way their teams played. Matanzas is led by coach Sabrina Manhart. Even with a player out due to injury, the Pirates are still battling. Matanzas is now 5-2 and first in its district.

Flagler Palm Coast coach Meghan Bainbridge said her girls had a few errors that cost them the game but overall had an improvement at the plate with fewer strikeouts than previous games. With a young team, she is happy with their energy.