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The Santa Fe Softball capped off another impressive season with a strong 37–23 overall record—their most successful campaign since 2013. After weathering a rocky start, the Saints caught fire, stringing together a 10-game win streak and sweeping conference rivals like Hillsborough and Central Florida en route to their 4th postseason appearance in 5 years.

In her 4^th year as head coach, Savanah Webster led the Saints to their fourth straight 30+ win season while secured a spot in the FCSAA D1 Softball Tournament. After dropping the opening game 2-1 to Seminole State, Webster had her team ready for their win-or-go-home matchups that began with gritty victories over Gulf Coast State (5-2), Eastern Florida (6–2) and nationally ranked Northwest Florida State (9–4), earning them a spot in the Bracket B championship game of the FCSAA Division I tournament.

Though they ultimately fell to Chipola College 5–1 and one game short of the program's third NJCAA World Series, the Saints finished as runner‑up in the FCSAA D1 Softball Championship. This marked Santa Fe's deepest postseason run in over a decade and their best total performance since the 2013 season, certainly something to be proud of.

Ten members of this sophomore class have signed to continue their careers at four-year institutions. Find below each of the ten players and where they are headed:

Alexis Daphney  – Clark Atlanta University - Story

McKenzie Jewell  – Francis Marion University - Story

Karris Rhine  – Auburn University at Montgomery - Story

Olivia Lameau  – Lock Haven University - Story

Madison Conway  – Stetson University - Story

Kelsey Harper  – Montreat College - Story

Cloey O'Doniel  – Thomas University - Story

Ariel Obregon – St. Joseph's University, Brooklyn – Story

Brooke Markiewicz - North Carolina Wesleyan University - Story

Ryleigh Bennett - Campbell University - Story

Santa Fe Softball cleaned up at the 2025 players Choice Awards held in April at Hotel Indigo. Three Softball student athletes received individual awards during this year's PCA's, the most of any other team!

Kelsey Harper received the Perseverance award, given to someone who demonstrates unwavering determination, resilience, and dedication when faced with any adversities or challenges. Harpers willingness to overcome challenges and gracefully take a leadership role within her team attributes to her work ethic and passion, something that is not unnoticed.

Ariel Obregon received the Dr. Portia Taylor Award for Softball. Given to a member of each of Santa Fe's five athletic teams, the Dr. Portia Taylor award honors the former vice president for her constant efforts and countless resources allocated for student athletes to invest more of themselves in academics. Obregon has held herself to a high academic standard while maintaining her high level of athletic performance this season.

Karris Rhine was honored with the Kenny Drost Female Leader of the year Award. This award is given to the top male and female leaders in honor of former Athletic Director Kenny Drost. Rhine encourages, leads, and motivates her teammates day in and day out, and is filled with contagious excitement and energy every day. Rhine also plays a key part keeping her team on the same page and is a friendly and fun leader with other student-athletes.

Rhine has plenty of numbers to show for her tremendous offensive season, including a lengthy list of career accolades. Rhine is tied for 8^th all-time both with 18 home runs and 7 triples in her career and is solo 8^th all-time with 29 doubles. Rhine also holds 5^th all-time in runs scored with 109 and 4^th all-time in walks with 59. Finally, she is 9th all-time with 120 games played as a Saint.

Saints Softball was one of the most decorated teams this season, securing five First Team All-Citrus Conference selections, three All-FCSAA selections, two NFCA NJCAA DI All-South Region selections, and two NFCA NJCAA All-American selections.

Madison Conway and Karris Rhine were selected as First Team All-Citrus Conference, First Team All-FCSAA, and NFCA NJCAA DI All-South Region. Conway was the first Saint since 2009 to be selected as an NFCA First Team All-American. Rhine was selected to the NFCA Second Team All-American list, rounding out a powerful Saints duo on the diamond.

Conway certainly had a standout offensive season and career at Santa Fe, establishing her name in many Softball season and career records. Her 29 career home runs are 1st all-time, 34 doubles put her 3^rd all time, 115 RBIs are 1st all time, 392 at-bats are 4th all-time, and 21 season home runs since 2025 are most in a season by any Saint.

McKenzie Jewell was selected as First Team All-Citrus Conference and Second Team All-FCSAA, capping off a stellar one-year career at Santa Fe and etching her name into the Top 10 career home run list tied for 10^th with 17. Jewell also tied the individual home run record in a game with 3 vs. Tallahassee State College on February 15^th.

Pitchers Ryleigh Bauer and Ryleigh Bennett were additionally selected as First Team All-Citrus Conference. The pair were the primary pitchers for the Saints this season, combining for an ERA of 2.31 and striking out 184 batters. Bauer etched her name tied for 5^th all-time at Santa Fe with 64 appearances.

In addition to their athletic awards, 15 players received the All-Saints designation, signifying student-athletes who keep an average GPA above a 3.0. Madison Conway, Brooke Markiewicz, and McKenzie Jewell were also named to the 2025 Academic All-District College Division Women's At-Large Team by College Sports Communicators.