GC also rewrote the record book this year. The Pride broke or tied 27 school records. Most notably, the team had Pride bests for: lowest earned run average; highest batting average; and fewest errors. New team benchmarks in the three main categories--pitching, hitting and defense—underscored what great improvement the program made this season.

Team highlights included beating defending DIAC champ, Ferrum, and this year’s regular season champion, Chowan. The Pride also earned its first-ever program win against North Carolina Wesleyan College.

Individually, The Pride placed three student athletes on the All-Dixie Conference team. Jamie Pittman (.368 batting average/7-8 pitching record), Frances Constantino (.471 and 16 stolen bases), and Meredith Sapp (11 stolen bases) earned second team Dixie distinction.

GC will miss its talented seniors, The Pride’s first graduating class since the program restarted in 2000. Rebecca Ashley, Leslie Thomas, Sapp and Tabitha Backus were singled out by GC Head Coach Ben Guiliano.

"We owe a lot to this group," said Guiliano. "It was exciting starting a new program, but we took some lumps early on. I think they'll agree it's more fun being on the other end and handing out the punishment--which we did this year."

With most of the roster returning in 2004--including pitcher Whitney Williams (12-5, 2.24 earned run average)--GC expects even more victories next season.