In the opening game of the NJCAA Region I Division II Tournament, the top-seeded Phoenix College softball team defeated fourth-seeded Scottsdale, 10-1 in five innings. Phoenix College tallied 10 hits, including four home runs, to secure the win.

Following their victory, the Bears are set to take on Chandler-Gilbert in the second game of the tournament. Chandler-Gilbert beat South Mountain, winning 12-7 in the tournament's opening game earlier today.

Phoenix College's win over Scottsdale:

Phoenix College Batters:

• Mackenzie Phillips led the team with 2 runs and 1 hit.
• Asia Jones contributed 2 runs, 1 hit, 2 RBIs, and a homerun
• Katie Hofmann recorded 2 hits, 3 RBIs, and a homerun,
• Danitza Hernandez added 2 hits and 2 RBIs, including a home run.
• Cheyenne Ben also hit a home run and drove in 2 runs.

Phoenix College Pitchers:

• Sydney Haake pitched a solid game, allowing only 1 earned run on 2 hits over 5 innings, while striking out 7 batters. 

NJCAA Division II Region I Softball Playoff Format (double elimination): 

Game 1 - #3 Chandler-Gilbert 12 #2 South Mountain 7

Game 2 - #1 Phoenix 10 #4 Scottsdale 1 (5 innings) 

Game 3 – South Mountain vs. Scottsdale - Friday 10 a.m.

Game 4 – Chandler-Gilbert vs. Phoenix - Friday 1 p.m.

Game 5 – Winner 3 vs. Loser 4 - Friday 4 p.m.

Game 6 – Winner 4 vs. Winner 5 - Saturday 1 p.m. 

Game 7 – If necessary game – Saturday 4 p.m.