The Bulldogs led 9-6 after the fourth inning, before scoring six runs in the fifth frame to go up 15-8. Freeport went on an eight-run tear in the sixth inning to enforce the mercy rule.

For her efforts, Ladner won the PNJ Athlete of the Week award for that week, sponsored by Florida Power and Light, after mustering 27.84% of the poll's votes the following week on the PNJ's website.

For his efforts, Sanders won the PNJ Athlete of the Week award, sponsored by Florida Power and Light. The poll was exclusively on the PNJ's website the following week earning 43.26% of the votes.

Addison Manning, the reigning PNJ Newcomer of the Year, found the stat sheet in all three games. Over Gulf Breeze, she posted an assist, followed by a goal and an assist against Booker T.