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JCCC softball goes 3-1 at Branson Bash

Overall Setting The image captures a celebratory moment on a softball field, likely just before a game or following a scoring play. The environment is outdoors under bright sunlight, and the players are standing on a combination of reddish-orange turf and green turf. Foreground A player wearing a light gray uniform with navy trim and a navy helmet featuring a yellow “JC” logo is moving forward through a tunnel formed by teammates’ raised arms. The player is holding a bright yellow softball in one hand and is slightly crouched while running or jogging beneath the arm tunnel. The uniform displays the word “JOHNSON” across the chest, along with the number 14 on the front. Surrounding Players Teammates line both sides of the moving player, forming an arched pathway by reaching their arms overhead and touching hands in the center. All surrounding players are wearing matching light gray uniforms with darker sleeves and navy belts. Visible uniform numbers on the players forming the tunnel include 6, 11, and 17. Several gloves, wristbands, and accessories such as batting gloves or nap guards can also be seen. Background The sky is clear and bright, suggesting ideal weather conditions. The outfield fence and field markings are visible farther back but are out of focus due to the angle and framing of the moment. Atmosphere The image conveys a sense of energy, tradition, and team unity as the group creates a celebratory chute for the player running through it.
Posted: Mar 09, 2026

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The No. 12-ranked Johnson County Community College softball team played four games at the Branson Bash and completed a highly successful weekend, finishing 3-1 at the event.

On the opening day, the Cavaliers faced two teams ranked among the top 25 in NJCAA Division II. JCCC began the tournament with a 4-1 loss to No. 21 Parkland but rebounded in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 walk-off victory in eight innings against No. 6 Des Moines Area.

On Saturday, the Cavaliers opened the day with a 7-5 win over Northern Oklahoma–Enid and closed the event with a 5-2 victory over Southwestern Illinois. With the strong showing, JCCC improves to 8-4 on the season.

In the opener against Parkland, pitcher Lucy Fearday held the Cavaliers' offense in check, allowing just four singles over seven innings. Two of those hits came from Mariah Herrera, while Alaryce Millard drove in JCCC's lone run in the fourth inning.

In the walk-off victory over Des Moines Area, Millard delivered the game-winning moment for the Cavaliers. She collected her second hit of the game with a single that scored Katie Courter in the bottom of the eighth inning. Millard also provided JCCC's first run of the game with a solo home run over the left-field fence in the second inning.

JCCC added another run in the third inning when Katie Kolarik drew a bases-loaded walk to score Kyndal Rusk.

In the win over Northern Oklahoma–Enid, Reagan Neitzel and Reese Pattison powered the offense, each driving in three runs. Kyleigh Whitehurst earned the win in the circle, allowing nine hits and five runs over seven innings while striking out six.

In the tournament finale against Southwestern Illinois, Neitzel again led the Cavaliers offensively with three RBI. Kennedy Glassford was the top hitter in the game, ripping a double and a triple while also driving in a run.

Elsa Carrillo earned the complete-game victory, allowing four hits and two runs over seven innings while striking out six.