Santa Fe College Athletics: Week In Review

Santa Fe College had a split performance this past weekend bu going 3-3 in its athletic schedule.

Weekend Games/Week Ahead

Softball

Santa Fe’s softball team (7-3) had a successful weekend as it swept Tallahassee State on Saturday to extend its winning streak to seven. Pitcher Ryleigh Bennet secured her first win of her SFC career. The Saints gear up for doubleheaders on Thursday and Saturday this week against Florida State College and Tallahassee State College, respectively.

Baseball

The Santa Fe College baseball team split a doubleheader against South Florida State College this past weekend, losing the first game 9-7 before winning the night cap 8-5 to move to a 5-7 record on the season. Ryan Chase and Erik Blair had clutch at-bats at the end of the second game to secure the win. The 10th inning was marked by Chase’s solo home run and Blair’s two-run home run to give the Saints a three-run lead. The Saints will host their next game Tuesday against TNXL Academy at 2 p.m.

SFC will play Polk State College on Thursday and Saturday for a three-game series.

Basketball

Santa Fe College’s men and women’s basketball teams both lost to Daytona State College on Saturday.

The SFC women’s team (7-16, 3-10 Mid-Florida Conference) put up a good fight before losing by a basket 65-63. The Saints will be eager to make up for that loss as they head into their games for this week. The Saints will host Eastern Florida State College at 5 p.m. Wednesday then take the road to face Hillsborough Community College at 2 p.m. Saturday.

The men’s basketball team (8-14, 3-5 MFC) had a great effort, but also lost 85-75 to Daytona State. The Saints men will look to make up for the loss this week as they face Eastern Florida State College at 7 p.m. Wednesday at home, followed by Hillsborough Community College at 4 p.m. Saturday on the road.

This week for the Saints❗️#SicEmSaints pic.twitter.com/bKZBBOTkFx

— Santa Fe Saints (@santafesaints) February 10, 2025

It was another exciting week for Santa Fe College athletics, with strong performances across the board. As spring sports continue, the Saints will look to build on their success and learn from close games.