The East Central Community College Lady Warriors had a commanding performance to open the 2023 season in Lafayette, La., winning 9-1 against National Park. The team got off to a strong start, scoring in the first inning, before continuing to dominate throughout the game.

Three runs were scored in the fourth inning, with Reagan Bryan, Sydney Phillips, and Lauren Dunbar all driving in runs.

Emily Collins was in the circle for the Warriors, allowing only one run over five innings while striking out six and walking one.

National Park started the game with Makenna Keeton in the circle. Keeton went two and a third innings, allowing four runs on two hits and striking out three. Kacey Solida and Cameron Person came in from the bullpen, but were unable to turn the game around.

The Lady Warriors had a total of nine hits in the game, with Phillips and Bryan both managing multiple hits. The team also had a clean game, not committing a single error in the field. Emmi Harkins had the most chances in the field with seven.

Emma Hayes led National Park with two hits in two at-bats, but it was not enough to overcome the Warriors' offensive power.