Last night, in game 2 of the first round of the GHSA 5A Fastpitch Softball State Playoffs, the Golden Lions defeated the Ola Mustangs 8-5 to win the best-of-three game series. Molly McGee's grand slam capped off a 6-run 3rd inning, giving the Golden Lions a lead that they would keep. Pitcher Norah Mutic '30 (5.2 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO) earned the win.

Offensive Leaders:

• Emery Harris '29 (2-4, 2 R, 1 RBI)
• Merrit Gorman '27 (2-3)
• Molly McGee '29 (1-3, 1 R, 4 RBI, Grand Slam)
• Lyla Kelly '29 (1-3, 1 R)
• Madeline Kapp '27 (1-3, 1 R)

The win advances St. Pius X (19-10) to the second round of the playoffs vs. the Harris County Tigers (27-5). 

The best-of-three game series will be at Harris County High School on Wednesday, October 21 (games 1 and 2) and Thursday, October 22 (game 3, if necessary).

This is the fourth consecutive season that the Golden Lions softball team has advanced to the second round, or better, in the state playoffs. 

A grand slam from Molly McGee '29 in last night's state playoff win over Ola. https://t.co/z86scGFgMt

— St. Pius X Softball (@SPX_Softball) October 15, 2026