Belhaven’s softball team is once again conference champions, signaling what could be the start to another deep postseason run.
The Blazers defeated Huntington 2-0 on Sunday to secure their second Collegiate Conference of the South title in three years. Ellie Williamson led the way offensively with a two-run, long ball in the second inning. Macy Funderbunk pitched a complete game, striking out seven on the way to the shutout.
“Proud of this team! It’s never easy with a lot of new faces, but the chemistry with this group is off the charts!” head coach Kevin Griffin wrote on social media after the win.
Proud of this team! It’s never easy with a lot of new faces, but the chemistry with this group is off the charts! https://t.co/EEqmEz6goY
— Kevin Griffin (@BUCoachGriffin) May 4, 2025
Even with a lot of new faces, Belhaven nearly seamlessly picked up where they left off after making it to the national championship game but falling just short of the crown a season ago. The Blazers, who lost five seniors after the 2024 campaign, finished the 2025 regular season with a 31-7 overall record and a 14-2 mark in conference play.
Next up will be another shot at the NCAA crown. For the fifth season in a row, Belhaven has earned a berth in the NCAA Division III tournament. They will find out seeding and their first-round opponent on Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. CT.
