2023-24 Pioneer Softball News
![Indian River State College Outfielder Presley Smith Wins NFCA / NJCAA DI Rawlings Golden Glove Award](/sports/sball/2023-24/Pres_Smith_story.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River State College Outfielder Presley Smith Wins NFCA / NJCAA DI Rawlings Golden Glove Award
June 05, 2024
Indian River State College freshman outfielder Presley Smith earned (NJCAA) Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
![Indian River State College Softball players J’dah Girigorie and Cassidy Patterson selected for NFCA / NJCAA DI Major Awards](/sports/sball/2023-24/welcome_to_the_-36-.png?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River State College Softball players J’dah Girigorie and Cassidy Patterson selected for NFCA / NJCAA DI Major Awards
June 04, 2024
J'dah Girigorie was named the Tucci/NFCA NJCAA Division I Pitcher of the Year and Cassidy Patterson, collected the New Balance/NFCA NJCAA Division I Golden Shoe award.
![2024 NJCAA DI Softball National Champions!](/sports/sball/2023-24/bill_100_win_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
2024 NJCAA DI Softball National Champions!
June 03, 2024
Indian River State College's softball team triumphantly reclaimed their position atop the NJCAA Division 1 mountain, capturing the 2024 National Championship after a thrilling and hard-fought journey.
![Indian River Defeats the Highlanders and Clinches 2024 National Championship](/sports/sball/2023-24/IMG_6946_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River Defeats the Highlanders and Clinches 2024 National Championship
May 27, 2024
Indian River beat the #1 seed not once, but twice, to secure the 2024 national championship title!
![Pioneers Defeat Highlanders 6-5, Forcing Decisive Championship Game](/sports/sball/2023-24/IMG_6944_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pioneers Defeat Highlanders 6-5, Forcing Decisive Championship Game
May 26, 2024
In a thrilling battle, the Pioneers triumphed over the McLennan Highlanders with a 6-5 victory, setting the stage for the final game of the season with a national title on the line.
![Pioneers Advance to the National Championship Title Game](/sports/sball/2023-24/j-dah_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pioneers Advance to the National Championship Title Game
May 25, 2024
The Indian River Pioneers showcased their defensive ability and pitching excellence to secure a 2-0 victory over the Temple College Leopards, ensuring their spot in the championship game.
![Indian River Falls to McLennan in the 2024 World Series](/sports/sball/2023-24/Dora_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River Falls to McLennan in the 2024 World Series
May 24, 2024
In a high-stakes semifinal match of the 2024 World Series, Indian River faced a formidable challenge against McLennan, ultimately falling short.
![Indian River Edged Out Northwest Florida in the Quarterfinals](/sports/sball/2023-24/Presley_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River Edged Out Northwest Florida in the Quarterfinals
May 23, 2024
The River secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Northwest Florida, showcasing their resilience and skill both offensively and defensively in the quarterfinals of the 2024 World Series.
![The River Commands Third Round of NJCAA World Series with 10-1 Victory](/sports/sball/2023-24/Ciara_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
The River Commands Third Round of NJCAA World Series with 10-1 Victory
May 22, 2024
The Pioneers showcased their prowess with a dominant 10-1 win over Galveston College.
![Pioneers Dominate in Second-Round of NJCAA D1 Softball World Series](/sports/sball/2023-24/maddox_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pioneers Dominate in Second-Round of NJCAA D1 Softball World Series
May 21, 2024
Indian River proved their second seed status in the NJCAA Division 1 Softball World Series with a dominant 2-0 win against the Blue Dragons in their gripping second-round opener.
![Indian River Wins State Championship](/sports/sball/2023-24/State_Champs_story.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River Wins State Championship
May 10, 2024
Indian River emerged victorious with a commanding 5-0 win over the number one seeded Northwest Florida.
![The River Advances With 9-6 Win Over FSW](/sports/sball/2023-24/SAP7851_story.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
The River Advances With 9-6 Win Over FSW
May 09, 2024
The Indian River Pioneers secured another victory, this time topping Florida Southwestern, the defending NJCAA Division I Softball National Champions.
![Indian River Wins State Tournament Opener](/sports/sball/2023-24/SAP_4345_story.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River Wins State Tournament Opener
May 08, 2024
The Indian River Pioneers kicked off the FCSAA State Tournament with a decisive 3-1 victory over Santa Fe College.
![IRSC Drops Conference Matchup On Walk-Off Homerun](/sports/sball/2023-24/Ariana_Murillo_1_story.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
IRSC Drops Conference Matchup On Walk-Off Homerun
April 28, 2024
In a spirited Saturday doubleheader, the Pioneers faced conference foe College of Central Florida for the second time in nine days.
![Indian River Splits Again with Defending National Champion FSW](/sports/sball/2023-24/Kendal_Bryant_2_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Indian River Splits Again with Defending National Champion FSW
April 25, 2024
The River, the number 4-ranked team faced off against the number 3-ranked Florida Southwestern State College.
![The River Wins Two on Sophomore Day](/sports/bsb/2023-24/Sophomore_Day_2024_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
The River Wins Two on Sophomore Day
April 23, 2024
Indian River paid tribute to and honored the 2024 class of sophomores.