The Pride reached new heights against its toughest schedule to date. GC bested nationally-ranked Methodist, and played hard-fought games against other nationally-ranked opponents.

Under second-year Head Coach Kama Tucker—the USA South Coach-of-the-Year—the team improved its skill level tremendously. GC matched the team batting average mark, and set new team records for pitching, earned run average, and stolen bases, among others.

First team all-conference pick Frances Constantino hit .400 to lead The Pride. Constantino also earned CoSIDA regional first team recognition. A regional academic second team honors the previous two seasons, Constantino set a single season mark with 25 stolen bases this year. She leaves GC as the career thefts leader.

Four other Pride players earned all-conference recognition. Jamie Pittman, Jennifer Simms and talented freshman Jenee Johnson were picked to the USAS second team. "We made strides this year and probably surprised a few people," said Tucker. "But we actually thought we should have done better, and expect to compete for the championship next season."

This year's success could not have been accomplished without the hard work from our entire team. I am so thankful to my assistants and to my players that worked hard to take this program in the direction we hope to build upon next year. I am very proud of the girls and cannot wait to see what we will accomplish in 2006!"
 
 

2005 GC Softball Post Season Honors: Francis Constantino; NCCSIA All-State Team; CoSIDA regional academic first team; USA South First Team; Jamie Pittman: Jennifer Simms, USA South second team; Jenee Johnson, USA South second team; Kama Tucker: USA South Coach-of-the-Year; Whitney Williams, USA South honorable mention; Erica Brown, USA South honorable mention.