Benton 11, Cedar Creek 1 (Monday)
Benton scored early and pulled away with a big third inning to defeat Cedar Creek 11-1 on Monday.
Benton opened the scoring in the first inning on a groundout that plated a run, then broke the game open in the third with five runs on four hits. A dropped third strike brought in a run before RBI doubles highlighted the inning, along with a bases-loaded walk and a sacrifice fly to extend the lead.
Cedar Creek’s lone run came behind an RBI from Hydi Boyd, who finished 1-for-2 at the plate. Presley Wall also added a hit for the Lady Cougars.
Ava Lantrip took the loss for Cedar Creek, allowing nine runs — seven earned — on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings. She struck out two and walked three.
Benton’s starting pitcher earned the win, surrendering one run on two hits across five innings while striking out five and walking three.
Benton finished with 10 hits, led by four different players with multiple hits.
Cedar Creek will host the Caroline Menzina Memorial Tournament today and Saturday. The Lady Cougars play today at 6 p.m. vs. Simpson and Saturday vs. Downsville at 10 a.m. and Caddo Magnet at 4 p.m.
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West Monroe 10, Ruston 0 (Tuesday)
West Monroe jumped out early and never looked back, defeating Ruston 10-0 on Tuesday at Ruston Dixie Softball.
West Monroe took control in the first inning when Ava West launched a two-run home run to center field. The Rebels extended the lead in the second, capitalizing on a Ruston error that scored two runs, while Bella Costello added an RBI on a lineout and Evie West followed with an RBI double.
West Monroe pushed the advantage to 8-0 in the third on an RBI triple by Aubree Norl, then added two more runs in the fourth on Ava West’s second two-run homer of the game.
West Monroe’s pitching kept Ruston in check throughout. West earned the win in the circle, allowing just two hits over five shutout innings while striking out six and walking two.
Skylar Bowers took the loss for Ruston, surrendering five runs on two hits in 1 1/3 innings with three walks. Mackenzie Roach provided relief, pitching 3 2/3 innings and allowing five runs — three earned — on six hits, while striking out five and walking one.
Aubrey Stoehr and Bowers each recorded a hit for Ruston.
West Monroe finished with multiple contributors at the plate, led by Ava West, who went 2-for-2 with four RBIs. Norl also collected two hits in the victory. The Rebels were solid defensively, turning a double play and committing no errors, with Parker Burford leading the way with seven chances.
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ASH 12, Ruston 11 (Thursday)
Despite outhitting Alexandria, Ruston fell just short in a 12-11 loss to the Trojans on Thursday at Alexandria Senior High School.
Ruston finished with 12 hits, led by Akeriah Jones with three, but could not overcome a seven-run deficit after the third inning. The Bearcats mounted a late rally, stringing together runs on a walk, consecutive singles, a popout, a groundout and an error to close the gap.
Ruston struck first in the opening inning when Sage Tolar delivered an RBI single. Alexandria answered in the bottom half, taking a 3-1 lead on a two-run triple by Mattie Bernard and a run scored on a wild pitch.
The Trojans added to their lead in the second behind a walk by Anniston Fairbanks and an RBI double from Sophie Hagan before breaking the game open in the third. Alexandria scored six runs on seven hits in the inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Hagan and a two-run single by Caitlyn Land.
Tolar took the loss for Ruston, allowing six runs on three hits over two innings while striking out three and walking four. Mackenzie Roach was effective in relief, tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings, giving up one hit while striking out four without a walk.
Land earned the win for Alexandria, allowing nine runs — eight earned — on 11 hits over 4 1/3 innings, with two strikeouts and three walks.
Rylee Fobbs and Jayla Spears each drove in two runs for Ruston, while Tolar and Roach recorded multiple hits.
Alexandria finished with 10 hits, paced by Hagan, who went 2-for-3 with four RBIs. Marlie Fletcher also added two hits for the Trojans, who drew five walks and turned a double play.
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FCCS 8, Choudrant 2 (Tuesday)
Family Community Christian used a late surge to pull away from Choudrant for an 8-2 victory on Tuesday.
Choudrant took an early lead in the second inning, scoring on an error. The Lady Aggies held that advantage until the fifth, when Family Community Christian rallied to take control. Marlee Allen drove in a run on a groundout before Madison Hesser and AK Walker followed with RBI singles to give the Warriors the lead for good.
Addison Worley delivered a strong performance in the circle despite the loss, striking out 16 batters over seven innings. She allowed eight runs — just one earned — on seven hits while walking two. Worley also led Choudrant at the plate, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Walker earned the win for Family Community Christian, giving up two runs — one earned — on seven hits over seven innings. She struck out three and walked four.
Walker paced the Warriors offensively, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Lexi Casiday also collected two hits, while Hesser added speed on the bases with two stolen bases as part of a four-steal effort. Family Community Christian also turned a double play in the field.
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Choudrant 15, Union 0 (Thursday)
Choudrant erupted for eight runs in the first inning and cruised to a 15-0 victory over Forest High School on Thursday.
Choudrant capitalized on early opportunities in the opening frame, using a mix of patience and timely hitting. An error brought in the first run before Kelsee Guillotte added an RBI single. Consecutive bases-loaded walks by Madison McDaniel and Brylea Diffey forced in two more runs, and Audrey Holbron followed with a two-run single. Addison Worley capped the inning with a two-run single to make it 8-0.
The Lady Aggies extended their lead in the third inning on a fielder’s choice by Guillotte and a sacrifice fly from Kennedi Otwell, then added five more runs in the fourth. Emery Boggs highlighted the inning with an RBI double, while Maddy Boyd contributed a two-run single.
Otwell was dominant in the circle, allowing just one hit over four shutout innings while striking out nine and walking none.
Forest’s Olivia Clack took the loss, surrendering 15 runs — four earned — on 10 hits across four innings, with two strikeouts and seven walks.
Choudrant finished with 10 hits, led by Boggs and Holbron with two each. Guillotte drove in three runs, while the Lady Aggies also showed patience at the plate with seven walks. Lynlee Garrett and Otwell each drew two walks, and Guillotte added two stolen bases as part of a four-steal effort.
Makynlan Turnbow recorded the lone hit for Forest, which also turned a double play.
Choudrant travels to Glenbrook for its next game Monday.
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Northwood 14, Simsboro 2 (Tuesday – Game 1)
Northwood Shreveport built an early lead and never let up in a 14-2 victory over Simsboro on Tuesday.
Northwood struck first in the opening inning, using a double, a single and a hit batter to bring in three runs. The Falcons added two more in the second on another RBI double and a dropped third strike, then tacked on a run in the third following a Simsboro error.
Northwood broke the game open in the fifth, scoring seven runs on five hits. The inning included a series of RBI singles, a bases-loaded hit batter, a sacrifice fly and a fielder’s choice as the Falcons extended their lead.
Kennady King took the loss for Simsboro, allowing 11 runs — eight earned — on 12 hits over four innings while striking out four and walking two.
Kailee Hamilton led Simsboro at the plate, going 2-for-2 with an RBI.
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Northwood Shreveport pulled away behind steady pitching and timely hitting to defeat Simsboro 8-2 on Tuesday.
Northwood broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning on an RBI single and continued to build its lead from there, finishing with 10 hits in the game.
Kailee Hamilton took the loss for Simsboro despite a strong effort in the circle, allowing eight runs — just one earned — on 10 hits over seven innings while striking out two and walking two.
Simsboro got RBIs from Talashia Mangham and Hamilton, while Hamilton led the team at the plate, going 2-for-2. The Lady Tigers showed patience with seven walks, with Kennady King and Hamilton drawing two apiece. Simsboro also turned two double plays defensively.
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Simsboro 18, Homer 3 (Wednesday)
Ciara Caldwell powered Simsboro to a dominant 18-3 victory over Homer on Wednesday, driving in four runs and fueling a decisive second inning.
Caldwell delivered the biggest blow of the game with an inside-the-park grand slam in the second inning and added an RBI single later in the frame as part of a 13-run outburst. Simsboro sent multiple hitters to the plate in the inning, collecting a string of run-scoring hits, including singles from Brianna Boyd, Talashia Mangham and Callie Harrison, a double by Kailee Hamilton and another RBI double from Boyd.
Simsboro set the tone early, taking the lead in the first inning on an error, an RBI double by Kennady King and a two-run single from Gracie Wynne.
The Lady Tigers added another run in the third on an RBI single by Harrison.
Harrison earned the win in the circle, allowing one hit and three runs over three innings while striking out eight and walking four.
Simsboro finished with 15 hits, led by Hamilton, who went 3-for-3. Boyd, Brooklynn Boyd, Harrison and Wynne each recorded multiple hits. Wynne also added two stolen bases as part of a four-steal effort.
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Simsboro 16, Union 0 (Wednesday)
Simsboro erupted for 15 runs in the first inning and cruised to a 16-0 victory over Union Parish on Wednesday.
Simsboro capitalized on patience at the plate and aggressive baserunning in the opening frame, drawing multiple walks and stringing together timely hits. Kailee Hamilton tripled to drive in a run and later scored on a sacrifice, while Gracie Wynne and Callie Harrison each delivered run-scoring extra-base hits. The Lady Tigers also benefited from a series of bases-loaded walks and a hit batter during the inning.
Simsboro added its final run in the second when Kennady King singled after a six-pitch at-bat.
King earned the win in the circle, allowing just one hit over three shutout innings while striking out eight and walking none.
Wynne led Simsboro at the plate with two hits, while King, Harrison and Wynne each drove in two runs. Caldwell added two walks as part of a disciplined offensive effort that produced 10 walks overall.
Simsboro was aggressive on the bases, collecting 13 stolen bases, with Brianna Boyd, Harrison, Jaelah Jackson and Hamilton each swiping multiple bags.
Simsboro returns to action Friday at home against Jonesboro-Hodge.
