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Softball 4/26/2026 8:00:00 AM

Yellow Jackets Split Friday Doubleheader with UMHB

Howard Payne Responds with Game Two Win to Earn Split

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 The Howard Payne softball team split a doubleheader with Mary Hardin-Baylor on Friday at Lady Jacket Field, opening the final regular season series on a strong note in Brownwood.

In game one, the Yellow Jackets fell 7-2 despite collecting eight hits as a team. Siannah Nava led the offense with a 2-for-3 performance, including a double and two RBIs. Alyana Salazar added a hit, while Colbi Goodwin contributed offensively with 3 hits and added a stolen base. Makayla Fuentes also recorded a hit in the effort.

Howard Payne found a breakthrough late, scoring single runs in the fifth and seventh innings, but was unable to overcome a mid-game surge from UMHB.

The Yellow Jackets responded in game two with a strong 7-3 victory, fueled by a big second inning that set the tone. Howard Payne plated five runs in the frame and added two more in the third to secure the win.

Siannah Nava continued her standout day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Brianna Warriner added a hit and an RBI, while Makayla Dunn delivered a key performance, going 2-for-2 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Abeni Nava also contributed with a hit, an RBI, and a run scored, and Ashley Blaylock added a multi-hit effort with a double and a run.

In the circle, Paris Mederez delivered a complete game performance, allowing three runs on seven hits while keeping UMHB in check throughout the contest to earn the win.

The split gives Howard Payne momentum heading into the final day of the regular season, with the Yellow Jackets showing offensive production and resilience against a conference opponent.

Head Coach Bianca Gonzales praised her team's response in the second game, saying, "I thought we did a great job bouncing back and playing our style of softball in game two. We were aggressive at the plate, got contributions throughout the lineup, and Paris really competed well for us in the circle. It was a good response and something we can build on."

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Players Mentioned

#1 Colbi Goodwin: C; Junior

#2 Siannah Nava: INF; Freshman

#10 Abeni Nava: INF; Freshman

#15 Makayla Fuentes: INF; Senior

#22 Alyana Salazar: INF; Sophomore

#21 Makayla Dunn: OF; Freshman

#5 Brianna Warriner: OF; Freshman

#20 Ashley Blaylock: OF; Senior

#19 Paris Mederez: P; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#1 Colbi Goodwin
: Junior
: C

#2 Siannah Nava
: Freshman
: INF

#10 Abeni Nava
: Freshman
: INF

#15 Makayla Fuentes
: Senior
: INF

#22 Alyana Salazar
: Sophomore
: INF

#21 Makayla Dunn
: Freshman
: OF

#5 Brianna Warriner
: Freshman
: OF

#20 Ashley Blaylock
: Senior
: OF

#19 Paris Mederez
: Freshman
: P

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Yellow Jackets Split Friday Doubleheader with UMHB

Howard Payne Responds with Game Two Win to Earn Split

Players Mentioned

#1 Colbi Goodwin

#2 Siannah Nava

#10 Abeni Nava

#15 Makayla Fuentes

#22 Alyana Salazar

#21 Makayla Dunn

#5 Brianna Warriner

#20 Ashley Blaylock

#19 Paris Mederez

Players Mentioned

#1 Colbi Goodwin

#2 Siannah Nava

#10 Abeni Nava

#15 Makayla Fuentes

#22 Alyana Salazar

#21 Makayla Dunn

#5 Brianna Warriner

#20 Ashley Blaylock

#19 Paris Mederez