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Graphic displaying final scores from a softball doubleheader between P&HCC and Volunteer State Community College. Game 1 shows P&HCC 0 and Volunteer State 6. Game 2 shows P&HCC 1 and Volunteer State 9. The background action photo features a P&HCC softball player in a blue uniform with yellow socks and the number 12 sliding into a base while a defender in a black uniform prepares to field the ball. P&HCC and Volunteer State logos appear next to the scores, with an NJCAA logo in the bottom right corner.
Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Softball Drops Doubleheader at Volunteer State

GALLATIN, TN -- The Patrick & Henry Community College softball team fell in both games of Friday's doubleheader against NJCAA Division I opponent Volunteer State Community College, dropping Game 1 by a score of 6-0 and Game 2, 9-1.

Game 1 – Volunteer State 6, P&HCC 0

P&HCC held Volunteer State scoreless through three innings before the host team broke through in the fourth with a triple to take a 1-0 lead. A five-run fifth inning created separation, as Volunteer State capitalized on timely hitting and patience at the plate to secure the 6-0 win.

Sophomore Aris Smith (King George, VA) got the start in the circle for the Patriots and turned in a strong outing through five and one-third innings. Smith allowed four hits and one run while striking out six. P&HCC's defense turned a double play in the contest.

Volunteer State's pitcher limited the Patriots' offense, keeping P&HCC off the board despite competitive at-bats throughout the lineup.

Game 2 – Volunteer State 9, P&HCC 1

Volunteer State struck early in the nightcap, taking advantage of a first-inning error to build an early cushion. Another five-run fifth inning proved decisive, as the Patriots battled but were unable to overcome the deficit.

Sophomore Lily Carola (Union, WV) started in the circle for P&HCC, surrendering nine runs, just one earned, over four and two-thirds innings. Defensively, the Patriots were forced to navigate pressure situations as Volunteer State capitalized on extra opportunities.

Offensively, sophomore Hannah Frink (Vinton, VA) led P&HCC at the plate in the doubleheader, collecting a hit in Game 2. The Patriots continued to compete through the final inning despite facing one of the region's stronger NJCAA Division I programs.

P&HCC will be back in action on Tuesday, February 17, traveling to Richard Bland College for a doubleheader before finally opening at home on Wednesday, February 18. The Patriots will host Region 10 Division II opponent Southwest Virginia Community College in a doubleheader scheduled for 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The Lady Pats continue to navigate a challenging early-season schedule as they prepare for Region 10 play and look forward to competing in front of the home crowd next week.

For more information and the full schedule, visit phccsports.com.