In the opening game of the WVSSAC Class A State Softball Tournament held at Little Creek Park in South Charleston, West Virginia, Pendleton County delivered a dominant performance, securing a 12-0 victory over Trinity in just five innings. The Wildcats' offense was relentless, scoring multiple runs in each of their four innings at the plate. A key moment early in the game was Baylee Beachler's two-run home run in the first inning, setting the tone for Pendleton County. They continued to extend their lead with three-run surges in both the second and third innings, building an 8-0 advantage. Offensively, Avery Townsend and Baylee Beachler were outstanding, each driving in four runs, with Townsend going a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, and Beachler and Jenna Smith each contributing two hits. On the pitching front, Pendleton County's duo of Baylee Beachler and Susan Vincell proved formidable, combining for ten strikeouts and allowing only three hits to Trinity's Peyton Moore, Josalyn Phillips, and Arlie Humphreys. With this impressive win, the 30-2 Wildcats advance to the Class A winners bracket final, where they will face the winner of the Greenbrier West versus Wahama game on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m. Meanwhile, Trinity, now with a 13-11 record, will head to an elimination game against the loser of the Greenbrier West/Wahama matchup.