NCMC softball split a home doubleheader with Jefferson College on Saturday to move their Region 16 record to 5-1 and their overall record to 9-17.  Next up is a road series on Monday and Tuesday with Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Jefferson College 3, NCMC 0

The Pirates were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the opener, falling 3-0 to Jefferson College despite a competitive effort in the circle and on the bases.

The Pirates scattered five hits on the day, led by Kaylor Hodge, who went 2-for-3 to pace the offense. Ireland Bloss added a double and reached base twice, while Skylar Sunderland also recorded a multi-hit performance, finishing 2-for-3 from the plate.

NCMC showed patience offensively, drawing six walks, including two by Alex Endicott, but could not break against Jefferson's pitching staff.

In the circle, Sunderland turned in a solid start, working 5.0 innings and allowing just three runs—two earned—on four hits. She kept the game within reach throughout before Myla Laws came on in relief and delivered two shutout innings, striking out two and not allowing a hit.

Jefferson College used timely hitting to plate all three of its runs, highlighted by a two-hit performance from Macey Nix and a three-hit outing from Alexia Chevrier.

NCMC 4, Jefferson College 3

NCMC rebounded to pick up a hard-fought 4-3 extra innings win over Jefferson College, using a balanced offensive effort and strong pitching down the stretch to secure the victory.

NCMC tallied nine hits in the game, with multiple players contributing at the plate. Emma Lisenbee led the way with a 2-for-3 performance and an RBI, while Ireland Bloss added two hits of her own, including a double, and drove in a run. Alex Endicott and Kaylor Hodge each recorded an RBI, helping the Pirates generate timely offense throughout the game.

Cora Thompson was a key spark offensively, going 2-for-4 and swiping a base, while Ella Barnett, Skylar Sunderland, and Katie Pierson each crossed the plate in the win. NCMC also showed patience at the plate, drawing eight walks to keep pressure on Jefferson College pitching.

Inside the circle, Emma Lisenbee got the start, striking out five over four innings while allowing two runs. Ireland Bloss was dominant in relief, tossing four innings and allowing just one hit and one run to earn the win and shut down Jefferson College late.

Defensively, the Lady Pirates turned two double plays, with Chariss Barnard and Cora Thompson playing key roles in both, helping preserve the narrow victory.