March 23, 2026: LPJ high school softball roundup

Cedar Creek 8, Florien 3 (Friday)

Cedar Creek scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull away for an 8-3 win over Florien on Friday.

Florien took an early lead in the second inning when Keke Sandel was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing in a run.

Cedar Creek answered late, tying the game at 2 in the sixth on a double down the left-field line by Cadence Spangler.

The Lady Cougars broke the game open in the seventh, scoring six runs on four hits to take control. Anslee Woods delivered the key play of the inning with a groundout that drove in two runs.

Ava Lantrip earned the complete-game victory for Cedar Creek, allowing six hits and three runs — two earned — over seven innings. She struck out eight and walked one.

Saylor Fitch took the loss for Florien, surrendering six runs — five earned — on seven hits over six innings. She struck out five and walked three.

Lantrip and Hydi Boyd each had two hits to lead Cedar Creek. Spangler and Woods drove in two runs apiece. The Lady Cougars did not commit an error and turned one double play, with Sadee Williams recording a team-high nine defensive chances.

Fitch and Ady Hall each had two hits for Florien. Hall, Brynleigh Speight and Sandel each drove in a run.

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East Ascension 10, Cedar Creek 0 (Saturday)

East Ascension used a fast start and a big fifth inning to defeat Cedar Creek 10-0 on Saturday.

East Ascension took the lead in the first inning on a solo home run to center field by Cayden Tullier.

The Lady Spartans added two more runs in the third, taking advantage of a Cedar Creek error and an RBI triple down the right-field line by Adelynne Bradberry.

East Ascension broke the game open in the fifth, scoring five runs on five hits. Bradberry drove in a run with a single, Avery Stevens followed with a two-run single, and both Tullier and McKenzie Creel added RBI singles.

Tiereny Zenon earned the win, allowing one hit over five scoreless innings while striking out 12 and walking one.

Ava Lantrip took the loss for Cedar Creek, giving up five runs — one earned — on six hits in four innings. She struck out three and walked two.

Presley Wall recorded Cedar Creek’s lone hit, going 1 for 2 at the plate.

East Ascension finished with 11 hits, with Tullier, Stevens, Creel and Bradberry each collecting two hits and driving in two runs. The Lady Spartans were error-free in the field.

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Rosepine 9, Cedar Creek 2 (Saturday)

Rosepine used a five-run third inning to pull away for a 9-2 win over Cedar Creek on Saturday.

Cedar Creek took an early lead in the first inning when Sadee Williams delivered an RBI single.

Rosepine answered in the second, tying the game at 1 on a double to right field by Marley Gregoire.

The Lady Eagles seized control in the third, scoring five runs on three hits to take a 6-1 lead. Jessie Brian provided the key hit of the inning with a two-run double.

Marli Jones earned the complete-game victory for Rosepine, allowing five hits and two runs — one earned — over seven innings. She struck out three and did not issue a walk.

Ava Lantrip took the loss for Cedar Creek, surrendering four runs — three earned — on five hits over 2 1/3 innings. Kendall Ramsey allowed five runs — three earned — on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings of relief.

Lantrip led Cedar Creek at the plate with two hits, while Williams drove in a run. The Lady Cougars turned two double plays.

Rosepine finished with 12 hits. Brian went 3 for 3 to lead the offense, while Analeigh Roberts drove in three runs. Londyn Czudek and Maddi Jones each added multiple hits for the Lady Eagles, who also turned a double play.

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 Choudrant 14, Summerfield 11 (Friday)

Choudrant rallied from an early five-run deficit and held off a late surge to defeat Summerfield 14-11 on Friday.

Summerfield jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, capitalizing on a Choudrant error and a bases-loaded walk by Adisyn Brown. The Rebels extended the advantage to 5-0 in the second with the help of a walk and a groundout.

Choudrant responded in the fourth, scoring five runs on three hits to tie the game at 5. Kennedi Otwell delivered the key hit with a two-run double.

The Lady Aggies continued to build their lead and appeared in control before Summerfield mounted a comeback in the late innings. Stormy Middleton hit a solo home run in the sixth, and the Rebels added five runs in the seventh on five hits, including RBI singles from Kenlyn Babcock, Aniston Cupp, Middleton and Brown.

Otwell earned the win in relief, pitching 6 2/3 innings while allowing nine runs — eight earned — on 10 hits. She struck out eight and walked seven. Addison Worley started for Choudrant, allowing two runs — one earned — in one-third of an inning.

Mel Salmon took the loss for Summerfield, surrendering 11 runs — five earned — on 12 hits over 5 1/3 innings. She struck out three and walked six.

Choudrant finished with 15 hits, led by Kelsee Guillotte, who went 3 for 4. Briley McGuire also had three hits, while Otwell and McGuire each drove in three runs. Brylea Diffey and Katelynn Winstead added multiple hits, and Lynlee Garrett drew three walks as the Lady Aggies worked eight free passes. Choudrant also stole four bases and turned a double play.

Summerfield collected 11 hits, with Adisyn Brown going 3 for 3 and Middleton driving in four runs. Cupp added two hits, and the Rebels drew eight walks and stole five bases.

Choudrant returns to action Tuesday against Family Community Christian.