Pearl River softball players receive rings for national title

Pearl River Community College softball players received World Series championship rings during a team dinner on Thursday night. The ceremony took place at the program's new outdoor kitchen before the Wildcats football team played its home game.

The team finished the 2026 season with a 48-7 overall record. They went undefeated in the World Series tournament to secure the national title. The rings feature the Wildcats logo above an image of the World Series trophy. The bottom of the design displays the team's winning record, while the words "National Champions" surround the main emblem.

Each ring includes the player's name and number on the sides. These sides also list the specific opponents and final scores from the team's championship run. Head coach Christie Meeks described the rings as a reflection of the relationships built among the players and the pride the team feels for the school and community.

"It's all of these girls, the relationships that we were able to build and the pride we have in the school and what it means to Pearl River and to the community," Meeks said. She added that the achievement brought joy back to the community and the college.

The softball team was recognized during Thursday's football game for their accomplishments. They joined the college's baseball, cheer, and basketball teams in a celebration of athletic success. The gathering marked the final public event for the 2026 softball season.