GOSHEN, Ind. - Goshen lost twice to Huntington on Senior Day on Saturday afternoon at the GC Softball Complex. The Foresters earned wins by the scores of 9-0 and 11-6. Goshen seniors Jasmin Smith, Sydney Lockhart, Esme Pico, Ella Mcleod and Bianca Diamond were recognized before the games.

With a loss by Grace to Spring Arbor shortly after Goshen's games, the Leafs clinched a spot in the Crossroads League tournament.

Game One
Huntington scored two runs with two outs in the first and led 3-0 when Goshen starter Camryn Barrows was replaced with Tatem Adams. The Foresters led 5-0 by the end of the inning after scoring two unearned runs on a fielding error. They would score another three runs in the fourth and one in the fifth on the way to a run-rule win.

Barrows allowed three earned runs and five total runs on four hits in 1.1 innings. She had three strikeouts and two walks. Her pitching record this season now sits at 7-7. Adams allowed four earned runs in 3.2 innings. Rachel Kates hit a double and a single, going 2-2 in the game. Ella Mcleod hit a single and Barrows had one as well in her lone at-bat.

Game Two
Huntington had a pair of RBI doubles in the first inning of game two. Yet the Leafs answered when Camryn Barrows smacked a home run to left center - a three-run shot that gave Goshen the lead. The visitors retook a 6-3 lead when Hayden McGuire hit a two-RBI double in the bottom of the third to put GC within one. The Foresters added three runs in the top of the fourth, Barrows hit an RBI single in the bottom of the inning, and then Huntington scored another two runs in the fifth.

Barrows came in to pitch for Esme Pico in the top of the sixth and got three quick outs, the first inning that Huntington hadn't scored in in the game. They went down 1-2-3 in the seventh as well, but the Leafs were unable to score in their final three innings either, and HU won 11-6.

Pico had the loss with seven earned in five innings. Barrows allowed no earned runs and gave up no walks. She was also a double away from the cycle. In addition to her outstanding two innings pitching, she was 3-3 at the plate with a single, a triple, a home run, two RBIs, two runs, a walk and a stolen base. Tatem Adams went 2-3 and Hayden McGuire was 2-4 with a single, a double and two RBIs. Bianca Diamond had a single, a run and a stolen base.

With six strikeouts between the two games today, Barrows has thrown 213 in her career, tying Mia Pawelski ('22) for the second-most in a career. Barrows' 108 strikeouts this season is the fifth-most in program history.

Here is what was said about the seniors before the games:

The Goshen seniors being recognized today have demonstrated full lives of faith, unity, learning, and leadership during their time as Goshen College student-athletes. Their legacies are cemented into the history of Goshen College and they will forever be Maple Leafs.

First up is #18, Jasmin Smith! Jasmin is being escorted by Emma Detweiler, Rachel Kates, Yanick Loiselle, Owen Tyers and Lance Wilson. She is majoring in broadcasting and minoring in psychology and is looking to explore opportunities in public relations - eventually returning to grad school for a master's in public relations. Coach Wagner says, "Jasmin has poured her heart and soul into this program. Her energy is infectious and is responsible for many of the wins we have experienced during her four years here at Goshen. We will miss her next season." Thank you, Jasmin!

Next up is #15, Sydney Lockhart! Sydney is being escorted by her parents, Michelle and Brian Lockhart. She is a biology major and plans to attend dental school upon her upcoming graduation from Goshen College. Coach Wagner says, "Sydney is one of the toughest kids I have ever had the pleasure to catch. Playing the position of catcher is never easy but Syd has fought back from injuries throughout her four years to give everything she has for her teammates. Her commitment to this program and her teammates is inspiring." Thank you, Sydney!

Next we have #44, Esme Pico! Esme is being escorted by her mom, Lucy Pico. She is an English major with a minor in disability studies. After college, she would like to earn her teaching license and teach at a middle or high school back home in California. Esme is tied for seventh in program history in pitching wins and eighth in innings pitched. Coach Wagner says, "A senior captain and the epitome of a stoic athletic, Esme is a role model for younger female athletes.  She is a steady hand that has earned the respect and admiration of all those that she comes in contact with. Esme is a special player, but even more so, a very special person." Thank you, Esme!

Coming up next is #1, Ella Mcleod! Ella is being escorted by her parents Joe and Andrea and her boyfriend Eduardo. She is an accounting major and plans to stay in Goshen after graduation and start her accounting career at RSM in Mishawaka as a tax associate and pass the CPA exam. Ella is tied for eighth in program history in career stolen bases. Coach Wagner says, "Ella has a measure twice, cut once mentality. There is prepared, and then there is Ella. She works tirelessly to put herself, and her teammates, in the best positions possible. Voted a captain, Ella has put this program on her back at times and led by example - even if that has meant taking on more than her share. She is a scrappy ball player and we will miss her next season." Thank you, Ella!

Last but not least is #8, Bianca Diamond! Bianca is being escorted by her father Scott Diamond. She is a business major and plans to take some time to stay in Indiana after college and develop her skills and explore different opportunities that can help her grow professionally and personally. Eventually she plans to move back home to California where she can continue building her career while staying connected to family and friends. Bianca is second in program history in career stolen bases, sixth in runs, seventh in hits, seventh in RBIs and tied for eighth in doubles. Coach Wagner says, "B is one of the more athletic players I have ever had the privilege to coach. With tremendous range and an arm to match, B has kept opposing offenses at bay while pushing opposing defenses with her offensive skill sets. A quiet athlete, B let's her play do the talking. We wish Bianca all the best in her post-Goshen career." Thank you, Bianca!

Fans, please help me give a round of applause to your 2026 softball seniors!